Sr. Project Manager

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Date: May 14, 2024

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will have the overall responsibility for the successful delivery and execution of defined segments of work within the DNNP Nuclear Island including the Reactor Building overall construction scope including containment, equipment, Reactor Pressure Vessel and interface with other areas.

What You'll Do Here:

• Coordinate the overall work of the project in close cooperation with the alliance partner under the project integrated contract to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and the completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups.
• Get involved into design and constructability review.
• Ensure the overall sequence from design to construction is developed, consistently maintained, updated, and, reviewed for accuracy from the design release package to construction.
• Create and implement action/recovery plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Validate and monitor project metrics for assigned work segments (e.g. safety, quality, cost, schedule).
• Proactively manage risk and mitigation across the board of Partner
• Identify and report any resource constraints impacting planned work.
• Identify potential work changes and ensure that it's co-developed with the partner per the project change management procedure.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified, and action/recovery plans assigned.
• Lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization.
• Implement the project readiness process for design, procurement up to manufacturing and construction execution.
• Attend and support project planning meetings.
• Coordinate the prerequisite and execution task readiness – including schedule and risk review meetings with other teams.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to Site Superintendents and Project Coordinators.
• Review and approve purchasing requisitions, subcontracts, and invoice payments, within Limits of Authority.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Responsible for performance management of all direct-report employees, including: coaching/mentoring, assistance with career planning and training, preparation of yearly and mid-year performance reviews
• Ensure all project staff and direct reports understand and comply with applicable code of conduct policies.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in a related role.
• Manufacturing and fabrication experience.
• Team Management and problem-solving mind set with a significant Nuclear Scope background.
• Knowledge of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles is an asset.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and 'work together' mind set.
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient business development skills and an operations background

Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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