Vice President of Construction

Kinectrics; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinectrics, located at the Chalk River site, seeks a seasoned VP of Construction to lead major nuclear construction projects. This permanent, in-person role requires guiding teams through feasibility, budgeting, and execution while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or related field, 20+ years in leadership of large programs, and willingness to relocate near Chalk River. No remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of related experience.
• Executive/Director-level leadership experience managing large teams and programs.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction ($500M+) projects.
• Security clearance; Canadian eligibility.
• Relocation near Chalk River; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead major construction initiatives valued up to $1 billion.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from feasibility to completion under FF contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risks; ensure safety, quality, regulatory standards.
• Maintain stakeholder communications with clients, contractors, suppliers, government.
• Manage budgets and resources for profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule, budget.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to align goals.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and security requirements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Nuclear project experience

Budget & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Job description

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Vice President of Construction

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: In-person at the Chalk River site. No remote work permitted. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

We are seeking a seasoned Nuclear Projects Director (Construction) to lead major construction initiatives valued at up to $1 billion. This position is assigned to the BWXT-led Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale construction projects, this position leads a team of project manager, project engineers, project controls, and project assistants. The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and management skills to ensure the successful completion of projects within budget, scope, and schedule.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead, mentor, and guide project teams across various large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic company goals.
• Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility analysis, budgeting, and scheduling to execution and completion while adhering to FFP contracts.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies to manage project risks, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong communications with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and government entities, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Budget Control: Manage large capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement, allocation, and utilization of resources while optimizing project profitability.
• Reporting and Documentation: prepare comprehensive reports detailing project milestones, financial performance, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manages subcontractors and their work to ensure they meet CNL requirements and needs.
• Collaborates with project managers and engineers to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Serves as a liaison with clients and other stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and procedures, including nuclear safety and security requirements.
• Develops and maintain relationships with the leadership for effective delivery of Project scope. Engage to support and to use effective influence/communication to lift barriers to successful completion scope.
• Effectively communicates with internal and assigned external customers and partners to identify and prioritize needs.
• Establishes, leads and coordinates cross-functional team to drive projects to ensure proper integration and alignment with broader company goals. Participate in and leads development of people, organization, core processes, tools and necessary interfaces to accomplish activities/work scope.

What You Need To Succeed

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or other relevant discipline is required.
• A minimum of 20 years of related experience is required.
• Executive/Director-level leadership experience managing large teams and programs
• Large-scale construction delivery experience (ideally $500M+ projects)
• Strong nuclear project experience, beyond general exposure
• Extensive experience in construction management, specifically in leading large-scale commercial projects exceeding $500 million is highly desired or preferred.
• Deep understanding of construction laws, codes, and regulations.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery delivering projects on time and within budget.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian security clearance is required.
• Certification by the Project Management Institute in project management or program management is preferred.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate near the Chalk River Site. No remote work is permitted.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.