Project Manager, Civil

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 Area Lead, 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. Support the planning and review of the construction sequence.  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 6 years Project Management experience in a related role. 8+ years of experience in a civil field, with a focus on structural engineering.  Experience in concrete and steel structure work.  Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset. Have or pursing PMP or P.Eng is considered an asset. Team Management and problem-solving mind set with a significant Nuclear Scope background.  Knowledge of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles.  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. We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit. Referral Bonus – refer a standout candidate, and receive a referral bonus of $3,000 after they have successfully completed their first 6 months of employment with Aecon.