Senior Project Manager

BWX Technologies; Oakville; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires overseeing projects, ensuring budget adherence, and leading large teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of project management experience, with a strong background in regulated industries such as nuclear or aerospace. This position offers a competitive salary range from $89,000 to $139,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Annual cash incentives

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Professional mastery of English in written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams towards successful execution of contracts.
• Maintain project schedule and publish project reports.
• Identify and mitigate risks during contract execution.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Data analysis

Client management

Communication

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or suitable field

Job description

Overview

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) supplies nuclear-grade materials and precision machined components for CANDU nuclear power utilities around the globe. Based in Oakville, Ontario, BWXT PMI employs more than 130 employees, including manufacturing engineers and skilled trades personnel specializing in the manufacture of complex components through the use of leading-edge equipment.

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) is a leading supplier of nuclear-grade materials and precision-machined components for CANDU nuclear power utilities around the globe. We are an industry leader in providing critical nuclear components such as Fuel Channel End Fittings, Liners, Feeders, and Shield Plugs. BWXT PMI has a range of opportunities in professional disciplines, including Machining, Metal Fabrication, Quality Control, Project Management and Engineering. For more information, please see our website.

BWXT PMI is conveniently located between Toronto and Hamilton, nestled along Lake Ontario. The town of Oakville invites you to relax and enjoy a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. With its lakeside views, vibrant arts scene, and abundant outdoor activities, Oakville offers something for everyone. Home to over 200,000 residents, this thriving community combines rich culture, exceptional dining, and welcoming neighborhoods, making it a great place to live, work, and explore.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

Senior Project Manager has accountability for their assigned projects (budget, schedule, and overall customer satisfaction); and to ensure the Company’s resources are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution. The Senior Project Manager will lead projects with influence, and execute control over budgets, schedules, and non-technical communication. As a Senior Project Manager, these core responsibilities are expected to be employed with significantly more independence, and more leadership focused on mentorship and coaching of the relatively less experienced Project Managers.

Location: On-site, Oakville, ON

Your Day to Day as a Senior Project Manager

• Lead diverse, sometimes large (>10 members) teams, toward the successful execution of assigned contracts.
• Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
• Responsible for ownership and maintenance of the project schedule and register, while leveraging project team support.
• Responsible for accurate and timely publication of project reports as defined in the contract.
• Takes preventative and corrective actions based on project performance metrics to avoid risks and maximize mutual success.
• Ensure resources (human and other) are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution.
• Defines and clarifies uncommon or unique project roles in complex project organizations.
• Coordinate and support execution of planned activities; and continually review the effectiveness of the plan with the organization’s project team and client as needed.
• Understand, predict, adjust, and react to changes that may affect the execution of the contract, using change management procedures; and ensure baselines are maintained, such that project performance data integrity is preserved.
• Lead the organization of complex proposals and support planning efforts necessary for the submission of contract proposals and changes.
• Support sub-contracting efforts to ensure execution of contracts within the client contract defined constraints; and ensure effective sub-vendor management is considered and addressed through the project schedule and register.
• Strive for mutual success of client and organization through balancing of expectations; and seek to independently elevate the appropriate approach to avoid escalation within the BWXT organization.
• Escalate within BWXT when mutual success is jeopardized, with appropriate recovery plans or options.
• Identify, communicate, monitor, mitigate, and avoid risks, during the execution of the contract.
• Responsible for contract execution within the organization’s governance and compliant with departmental procedures; and to seek appropriate approvals for deviations when necessary.
• Suggest and raise opportunities aimed at improving the departmental governance, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Support and sometimes lead the continuous improvement of departmental governance, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Support Accounts Receivable in timely receipt of clients’ payments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or other suitable field from an accredited university;
• 10 years of related experience;
• Proven mastery of project management fundamentals like, scheduling, earned-value management, budget controls, and change management; Demonstrable understanding of complex contract management;
• Proven mastery in organizing, analyzing, and presenting large and diverse data sets;
• Demonstratable understanding, comfort and experience regarding complex and difficult client management and commitment to client relationships and mutual success;
• Professional mastery of English, in written and verbal forms;
• Preferred 10 years’ experience in Nuclear, Aerospace, Transportation, or other highly regulated and process-based design;
• 10 years of project management experience in a project based organization;
• Experience in the nuclear energy production industry an asset;
• High level of competency with Oracle Primavera P6;
• High level of competency with Microsoft Excel;
• Project Management Professional certification an asset.

BWXT confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $89,000 and $139,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources