OPEN: Project Leader

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Project Leader Resume Due Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, (5:00PM EST) Job ID: 25- Number of Vacancies: 2 Level: MP3 Duration: 12 months Hours of work: 40 Hours per week Location: Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa Work Mode: Hybrid, 2 days remote Job Overview Project Controls & Governance Implement and maintain project controls frameworks: Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt, critical path) Create cost control structures (cost breakdowns, budgets, forecasting, Earned Value Management) Establish scope-control processes, change-control boards and approval workflows as required Monitor and report on performance against baselines, identify variances, and drive corrective actions Project Management Lifecycle Good understanding of standard phase-gate processes across Initiation, Definition, Execution and Close-out Lead development of Business Case Submissions, Project Charters and gate-package deliverables Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), detailed estimates, risk registers, communications plans and PM plans Contract Management Manage full life-cycle of contracts: RFP preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, award and administration Develop and enforce contract performance specifications, change orders, claim management and close-out Ensure vendor compliance with schedules, quality, safety and payment terms Performance Measurement & Scorecards Design and maintain project scorecards and dashboards that track KPIs such as: Schedule performance index (SPI) and cost performance index (CPI) Milestone attainment, change order metrics, risk mitigation status Quality, safety and environmental compliance metrics Produce weekly/monthly performance reports for senior management and the Board Risk & Change Management Facilitate risk-identification workshops, quantify risks, and maintain a risk register with mitigation plans Stakeholder & Communication Management Lead and participate in regular project-status reviews with internal/external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and agencies Prepare and chair pre- and post-award coordination meetings with designers, suppliers, contractors, and field teams as required Ensure clear, timely communication of scope, schedule, cost and contractual obligations Qualifications Education & Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related discipline Post-graduate certificate or coursework in Project Management, Project Controls or Business Economics preferred PMI-PMP, AACE CCP or similar certifications preferred Experience & Skills Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in large, multi-contract industrial projects (power generation or heavy industry) Proven track record in: Project Controls (EVM, cost forecasting, schedule management) Contract lifecycle management (RFPs, negotiations, claims) Development and reporting of project scorecards/KPIs and executive dashboards Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, standards, quality assurance and HSE requirements Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills Ability to manage conflicting priorities of scope, cost, schedule and quality in a dynamic environment Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.