Project Manager

What is the Opportunity

CanAtom a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Aecon is delivering the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project under a collaborative contract with Ontario Power Generation. The joint venture is underway to complete the retube feeder and boiler replacement (RFBR) of Units 58. Building on the successful delivery of the Darlington Refurbishment Project the CanAtom team brings proven experience in safely executing complex nuclear projects on time and on budget to support Ontarios clean energy future.

Area Manager has overall accountability for the progression of planning and readiness activities related to Pickering Steam Generators Replacement program. This position provides leadership and alignment for all activities related to the Pickering SGR. Reporting directly to the SGR Deputy Project Director they are the primary point of contact to ensure a consistent deliberate and clear methodology is used for key decisions and advancement of deliverables their scope of work.

What Youll Do Here:

• Lead by example to ensure a ONE TEAM Project-First collaborative approach for internal external cross-JV and client-facing interactions. Create the context that promotes this and other values that are required to make the project successful.

• Ensure the delivery of all its scope in accordance with safety standards on time on budget and compliant with the Contract.

• Provide regular and accurate progress updates to the Project Manager CanAtom Project Controls and the Client for reporting purposes.

• The Area Manager is accountable for the cost & schedule adherence and management of threats and opportunities including timely escalation.

• Early identification of any threats to Project schedule or cost profile or quality issues.

• Constantly monitor for schedule and cost reduction opportunities across their scope of particular the Area Manager should be continuously looking for more efficient methods to perform the Work.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the Project requirements are met and represents the most efficient methods to deliver Scope.

• Driving compensatory actions related to adverse quality trends during the project.

• As a member of the Interferences and Services Project Leadership Team participate in regular meetings and provide advice and support to the other members.

• Support the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register. Specifically the Area Manager is responsible for the identification mitigation and management of related risk items for their scopes.

• Stakeholdering with the Client on requests for contract changes in close collaboration with the support team.

• Tracking and expediting internal and external deliverables as part of the contract.

• The Area Manager is the SPOC for their scope for the entire CanAtom organization. They will lead a matrixed team of Construction Engineering Training Tooling Quality Procurement and CWP development (projects) to prepare for and execute a defined portion of the project scope. They will be responsible for directing and overseeing the work of the Civil I&S PCs and SLs (project team).

• Lead the field execution of the civil scopes driving accountability for performance to each of the support organizations (engineering construction procurement tooling training QC).

• Ensure support and technical assistance are deployed to the Construction team during planning and the construction phase on Site.

• Provide frequent informal performance feedback to Interferences and Services team members and formal feedback according to home office company policy. Endeavor the feedback to be in person wherever possible.

• Perform functional management responsibilities of functional PC/SL team according to home office company policy.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Technical post-secondary degree or diploma.

• 3 - 5 years of related experience ideally in a nuclear refurbishment environment.

• Experience and skill at detailed work planning including scope definition staffing budget and schedule formation.

• Construction Field Experience in nuclear environment is an asset particularly in civil works.

• Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience in nuclear environment is an asset.

• EPC Contractor Experience.

• Demonstrated Project Management Knowledge (e.g. via PMI Certification).

• Primavera P6 Knowledge.

• Demonstrated leadership of construction trades and professional project staff required.

• Strong Team Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills.

• Detail Oriented Approach Focused on Quality.

• Strong Verbal & Written Communication and Relationship Management Skills.

• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.

• Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.

At CanAtom we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $110000 - $140000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors including work location education experience unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications specialized training and the complexity or scope of the role.