Project Manager, Civil

Overview

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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.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

At Aecon we count on our people, invest in their development, and aim to build an inclusive work environment with opportunities across the business.

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 Youll 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.
• Involvement in 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, and 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.
• Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Have or pursuing PMP or P.Eng is considered an asset.
• Team Management and problem-solving mindset with a significant Nuclear Scope background.
• Knowledge of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles.
• Ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and a collaborative mindset.
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating and employee relations.
• 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. We are committed to adhering to the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.