Area manager Jobs in Pickering, ON

What is the Opportunity?

Nuclear’ s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

Area Managers will be accountable to lead a team responsible for delivering a specific, project critical scope area for the Retube and Feeder Replacement project.For clarity, the single point accountability to deliver the assigned project scope safely, on time, on budget and with quality rests with the Area Manager.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead a matrixed team of Construction, Engineering, Training, Tooling, Quality, Procurement and CWP development to prepare for and execute a defined portion of the project scope.
• Interface with client and all involved CanAtom stakeholders to lead a team that develops an implementation plan for the assigned scope.
• Review and incorporate previous OPEX and lessons Learned associated with the assigned scope.
• Lead the preparation for the work using the Canatom readiness process, to ensure that work is efficiently performed in support of the schedule. Issues are resolved, when necessary escalated and accountability for readiness is clearly driven to the matrixed support team. Assure that planning is focused on safe workface production with an end goal.
• Work with construction to assure that detailed constructability reviews are performed and implemented, and that construction supervision is well versed in the details of the CWP.
• Review and improve the working schedule and resource plan and assure schedule quality.
• Coordinate material and tooling delivery and all logistics including prefabrication, interim storage, transport, workface handling and storage.
• Review and improve all processes and procedures that support the assigned scope, with a mind for continuous improvement over the execution of the work.
• Lead the field execution of the assigned scope, driving accountability for performance to each of the support organizations (engineering, construction, procurement, tooling, training, QC).
• Establish and monitor metrics for measuring cost, schedule, quality and safety performance associated with the assigned scope, with the support of the Project Controls organization.
• Review and improve training plan associated with the assigned task and develop any required Playbooks or other tools/aides to improve work efficiency and reduce human performance errors.
• Review and improve any related subcontracts supporting the assigned task.
• Oversee tracking and resolution of emergent issues affecting task planning and/or implementation.
• Serve as focal point for Canatom and Client for items/issues related to the assigned task.
• Develop, monitor and mange budgets allocated to the assigned task.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of five years project management experience in a related role
• Nuclear Construction Industry experience is an asset, however drive and ownership attributes are requisite for the position.
• Demonstrated leadership of construction trades and professional project staff required.
• Experience and skill at detailed work planning including scope definition, staffing, budget and schedule formation.
• Experience with project management toolset including planning, staffing, scheduling, risk management, performance measurement, and cost controls.
• Lean construction experience is an asset, especially that related to workface performance improvement(Gemba).
• Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify planning and training gaps; generate effective solutions; and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines.
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to working in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of construction safety programs, hazard identification and mitigation.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this poistion is $110,000 - $140,000.

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.