Project Director, Infrastructure Projects

1 month ago

Chalk River Ontario KJ, Renfrew region, Canada Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Full time

Are you interested in a new and challenging opportunity? We are looking for a Project Director to support Infrastructure Projects, delivering projects that range from small modifications or improvements to facility and infrastructure at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), to large complex new-build construction of buildings, laboratories, and waste management facilities. Do you have experience leading concept development, engineering, safety analysis and licensing, technical procurement, construction/installation, commissioning and/or decommissioning work scopes? Are you ready to lead a team of project managers and their respective teams that will execute projects on behalf of the Infrastructure Projects group? The Project Director is accountable for the complete delivery of large-scale, high-risk, projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CRL and Projects, characterized as multi-year in duration, often involving substantial safety and licensing requirements with many internal and external regulatory interactions, contracts requiring substantial negotiations of terms and conditions having many work packages, resources and interfaces to manage, and involving a significant financial commitment. If you are interested, apply now

What you will be doing

  • Managing high-risk projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CRL and Projects, characterized as multi-year in duration, often involving substantial safety and licensing requirements with many internal and external regulatory interactions, contracts requiring substantial negotiation of terms and conditions, having many work packages, resources and interfaces to manage, and involving a significant financial commitment (typically >$10M annually).
  • Using extensive knowledge of business and management principles, manages all aspects of project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing. Builds and sustains large project teams, and sets priorities/clarifies goals.
  • Reviewing and approves work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules and project changes requested by CNL or internal clients.
  • Authorizing project expenditures and procurement requisitions; e.g., purchase orders, invoices and expense claims within higher limits of authority.
  • Managing the collective and individual performance of large project team members, (typically more than twelve contracted, seconded and/or CNL staff) through the establishment of project-related performance objectives, and the provision of both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisal) mentoring and guidance to ensure project(s) success.
  • Motivating project team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
  • Defining roles and responsibilities, and manages performance, including discipline, appraisals and merit allocations. Provides constructive feedback including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts.
  • Securing external and internal resources to execute the project.
  • Establishing and controls the project scope and manages the risks and regulatory commitments within project scope.
  • Approving project scopes of work and determines project priorities and the division of responsibilities.
  • Establishing and administers project budgets and schedules, and approves changes to them.
  • Managing and reports on project performance to clients, senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Participating in management team meetings related to project performance, priorities and staffing
What we are looking for:
  • Possesses a degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences, business or commerce and/or an excellent track record for leading multiple teams of small projects or large projects to successful conclusion.
  • Has achieved PMP or AACE certification
  • Has at least ten years of progressively responsible project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a senior or lead project capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience in applying all of the nine project management knowledge areas (Scope; Cost; Time; QA; Communications; Human Resources; Risk; Procurement; Integration), to large, high risk projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in all of the typical phases of a project lifecycle (i.e., Project Definition; Concept Development; Detailed Design; Construction; Commissioning; and Decommissioning phases).
  • Within each phase, knowledge and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of processes related to strategic planning, human resources, and the management of people. S/he has strong general management skills, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, time management, negotiation skills, contract management and administration, and progress reporting for an executive audience.
  • Extensive understanding of federal licensing regulations, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards. S/he has extensive knowledge of the interrelationship of the outputs and interdependencies of those functions engaged to provide project activities of CNL’s project management and review process (SRC; OCE Review; IOB; Safety & Licensing).
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
  • Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
  • paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
  • benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
  • tuition support
  • and a pension
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
  • Restore and protect the Environment.
  • Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location of Work - Onsite
  • This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River, which will be the designated workplace. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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