Manager, Project Utilities-Dnnp Jobs

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We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

About Us

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.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager Switchyard will have the overall responsibility for the successful execution of successful execution of defined segments of work within the DNNP Conventional Island program. Their responsibilities include achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost. They will also lead: schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management (establish adequate resources to perform the work) and overall coordination of work groups (construction, safety, engineering, training, procurement, tooling, contracts management, project controls and key client stakeholders.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Get involved into design and constructability review
• Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported
• Design to construction overall sequence is developed, consistently maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy from design release package to construction.
• Proactively manage risk and mitigation across the board of Partner
• Any potential changes to Work are identified and mitigation are co-developed between the partner per the project change management procedure
• To accomplish the above, the Project Manager will lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization.
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness – includes schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement and subcontractors to ensure logistics, execution strategy and schedule compliance are understood and achievable.
• Attends (or arranges representation for) and supports project planning meetings, including T-meetings, integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings, etc (as required)
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for design, procurement up to manufacturing and construction execution
• Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments
• Creation and implementation of Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified and action/recovery plans assigned
• 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:

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchasing requisitions, subcontracts, and invoice payments, within Limits of Authority
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to Site Superintendents and Project Coordinators.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Review and approve timesheets, expense reports, vacation requests, and training requests, within Limits of Authority.
• Ensure all project staff and direct reports understand and comply with applicable code of conduct policies (Aecon and customer policy)
• 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

Knowledge And Skills

• Post-secondary university or college technical degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and ‘work together’ mind set.
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in a related role.
• Requires proficient business development skills and an operations background
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating and employee relations required.
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.

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.

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