Strategic Project Controls Director - Nuclear EPC JV

AtkinsRéalis; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, is seeking a Project Controls Director based in Ontario to lead governance, cost management, scheduling, and reporting across a major joint venture. This role drives digital transformation and performance improvements in a complex nuclear project environment.

You will build alignment with JV partners, contractors, and clients, coach a multidisciplinary team, and champion modern controls systems to enable safe, predictable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead large-scale Project Controls on complex capital, EPC, nuclear, or industrial projects.
• Proficient in cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, change and risk management.
• Able to build trusted relationships with JV partners and stakeholders.
• Translate complex performance data into concise business insights.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, EcoSys, Oracle ERP/OneERP, Power BI and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls strategy, governance framework, standards, and operating rhythm across the JV scope.
• Direct integrated cost management, budgeting, forecasting, change control, risk integration, and performance measurement activities.
• Oversee planning and scheduling processes, including master schedule governance, critical path analysis, progress measurement, and recovery planning.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and forward-looking executive reporting to support decision-making.
• Champion the adoption and optimization of EcoSys, Oracle/OneERP, and project reporting systems in transformation initiatives.
• Build alignment and promote consistent ways of working across JV partners, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary Project Controls professionals; foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost control

Planning & Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Oracle ERP/OneERP

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Oracle ERP/OneERP

Power BI

Job description

Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, is seeking a Project Controls Director based in Ontario to lead governance, cost management, scheduling, and reporting across a major joint venture. This role drives digital transformation and performance improvements in a complex nuclear project environment.

You will build alignment with JV partners, contractors, and clients, coach a multidisciplinary team, and champion modern controls systems to enable safe, predictable project delivery.