Piping Project Manager

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Canada. Reporting to the Area Lead, the Project Manager Industrial will have the overall responsibility for the successful execution of defined segments of work within the project program including the Turbine Hall and Cooling Water Systems and associated auxiliary building and systems. Their responsibilities include achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost. They will also lead schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management, and overall coordination of work groups.

In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven track record of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Canada.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market, from carbon-free small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental, and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

Location

Darlington, ON.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall coordination of project work in close cooperation with the Alliance Partner under the Project Integrated Contract to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups. More specifically, the Project Manager coordinates/ensures:
• Get involved in design and constructability review.
• Develop and implement Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
• Proactively manage risk and mitigation across the board.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as managing material delivery risks.
• The Project Manager will lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization.
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for design, procurement up to manufacturing and construction execution.
• Attend and support project planning meetings, including T-meetings, integration meetings, and internal and customer reporting meetings.
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness – includes schedule and risk review meetings.
• 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.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Review and approve timesheets, expense reports, vacation requests, and training requests.
• Responsible for performance management of all direct-report employees.
• Ensure all project staff and direct reports understand and comply with applicable code of conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary university or college technical degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in a related role.
• Ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and collaborative mindset.
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating, and employee relations required.
• Proficient business development skills and an operations background required.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow instructions, including warning signs and equipment use.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work, with potential overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.