Manager Projects - Hybrid

Status: Regular Full Time (see above)

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Location(s): Pickering, ON

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 2022

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Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a professional to join our Nuclear Decommisioning team in the role of Manager Projects based out of our Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering, ON.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Pickering Projects, the Manager Projects will be responsible for leading a portfolio of multidisciplinary projects in support of OPG’s long-term, highly complex, multi-stakeholder Pickering Decomissioning project.

This role is accountable for leading matrix project execution teams and coordinating project planning and execution. This role also provides oversight and field support to contractors in a manner consistent with project expectations and OPG’s policies, procedures, safety values and objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure work is executed safely, on time and on budget; promote safety as an overriding priority in all activities performed.
• Promote a team environment whereby Oversight staff and Contractor staff strive to build a trusting relationship and work together as a team.
• Lead matrix project execution teams.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations.
• Lead and administer the organization, coordination, and execution of industrial multidiscipline project portfolios, comprising such projects as generation and associated with the generation portion of the Bulk Electricity System.
• Ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.
• Coordinate and be responsible for project documentation.
• Drive performance to meet project quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Collaborate with key project stakeholders and drive accountability.
• Maintain close liaison with field construction forces and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing, and other related issues.
• Set clear expectations for staff and contractors.
• Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of, and progress by designers, suppliers, construction and operations before and after contract award.

EDUCATION

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is considered an asset.
• 4-year University Degree, Engineering, Science or Business
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is considered an asset and

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and familiarity with equipment and processes in electrical generating stations or similar heavy industries.
• Multiple years experience managing multidiscipline projects in a heavy industrial / mega project environment. Preference will be given to applicants with heavy industrial electrical or mechanical background.
• Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement; project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills and
• Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment (when not in execution).
• Must processe a valid G driver’s license in good standing.
• Experience and knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
• Demonstrated experience addressing environmental protection and associated concerns.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience with facilitative leadership skills.
• Prior experience applying commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance and health and safety.
• Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Experienced in industrial project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business

Integrity – always lead with integrity

Excellence – never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our Promise To You

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 30, 2021. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.