Project Manager, SMR Construction

SaskPower; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager role at SaskPower is accountable for leading the SMR project across regulatory, engineering, and construction activities. You will coordinate resources, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to deliver initiatives within a complex portfolio while aligning with corporate goals.

You will guide teams, manage risks, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and represent SaskPower with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field, and/or professional designation(s) such as PMP or Prince2.
• 7–10 years of related experience in nuclear, engineering or construction.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, cost, contracts, and stakeholder relationships for assigned projects.
• Lead project team; oversee integration, communications, quality, risk, and procurement.
• Report trends and variances; take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare budgets and tender evaluations aligned with strategic plans.
• Develop schedules, milestones, and monitor progress against plans.
• Negotiate contracts with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with technical, environmental, safety regulations and leadership behaviours.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in related field

PMP/Prince2 certification

Job description

Permanent - Full Time

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 08/23/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

The role will be required to successfully pass Site Access Security Clearance (CSIS Level 1).

Job Summary

The Project Manager is accountable to provide leadership and direction across the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project, supporting regulatory, engineering, project delivery, and construction activities within a complex, multi‑disciplinary portfolio of work across the full project lifecycle. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for the effective utilization and integration of people, material, financial resources and human capital to manage, coordinate and lead SMR project activities in alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the scope, schedule cost, contracts and relationships between stakeholders of all assigned projects according to project specifications
• Manage the project team and oversee integration, communications, quality, risk and procurement integration and strategies
• Report on trends, variances and provide leadership to take corrective action when project(s) deviate from original plans and objectives
• Manage project work load(s) by delegating responsibilities and authority to task managers and project team members
• Prepare and submit project budget estimates and tender evaluations in alignment with departmental strategic plans and forecasting initiatives
• Plan and prepare project schedules and milestones while monitoring progress against established schedules
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Develop and implement appropriate quality, change management and communication strategies
• Anticipate, assess and manage project risks during execution
• Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure necessary and qualified personnel are assigned to projects
• Represent SaskPower on matters both internal and external to the corporation
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive staff
• Ensure project plans and tasks are implemented in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and safety regulations, management system requirements, policies and procedures, and expected leadership nuclear behaviours.
• Provide and demonstrate leadership, team building and direction to project personnel including SaskPower and Contractor employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a related field AND/OR;
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) (PMP, Prince2)
• 7 - 10 years of related experience
• Nuclear, engineering and construction experience considered an asset, including familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks, quality programs, technical deliverables, construction planning and safety culture expectations
• Ability to strategize, plan and organize
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential projects/issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with quick turnarounds
• Ability to manage tasks and direction effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong team leader with the ability to influence the performance of others
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act.

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce.

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Please apply by 08/23/2026.