Project Manager - Temporary Power & Fix - Electrical

Location: Bowmanville

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025, Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

What You'll Do Here:

Lead by example to ensure a “ONE TEAM” Project-First, collaborative approach for internal, external, cross-JV and client-facing interactions.

Create the context that promotes this and other values that are required to make the project successful.

Ensure the delivery of all its scope in accordance with safety standards, on time, on budget and compliant with the Contract.

Provide regular and accurate progress updates to the Project Director, Project Controls and the client for reporting purposes.

The Project Manager is accountable for cost and schedule adherence and management of threats and opportunities, including timely escalation.

Early identification of any threats to project schedule or cost profile, or quality issues.

Constantly monitor for schedule and cost reduction opportunities across their scope of work. In particular, the Project Manager should be continuously looking for more efficient methods to perform the work.

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the project requirements are met and represent the most efficient methods to deliver its scope.

Drive compensatory actions related to adverse quality trends during the project.

As a member of the Project Leadership Team, participate in regular meetings and provide advice and support to the other members.

Support the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register. Specifically, the Project Manager is responsible for the identification, mitigation and management of related risk items for their scope.

Interface with the Client on requests for contract changes in close collaboration with the support team.

Track and expedite internal and external deliverables as part of the contract.

The Project Manager is the SPOC for their scope for the entire organization.

Ensure support and technical assistance are deployed to the Construction team during the construction phase on site.

Provide frequent, informal performance feedback to team members, and formal feedback according to home office company policy.

Endeavour for the feedback to be in person wherever possible.

What You Bring to the Team:

5 - 10 years of related experience, ideally in electrical and I&C in a nuclear environment.

Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management post-secondary degree.

Strong team collaboration skills.

Detail-oriented approach, focused on quality.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Agility and flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Innovative problem-solving skills.

EPC contractor experience.

Construction field experience in a nuclear environment.

Mega-project or portfolio project experience in a nuclear environment.

Demonstrated project management knowledge (e.g. via PMI certification).

Consensus-building experience.

Claims avoidance and/or claims negotiation experience.

Leadership experience in high-performing teams.

Primavera P6 knowledge.

This position is the primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, deliberate, and clear methodology is used for key decisions and advancement of deliverables in the scope of work. The expected pay range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 per year. 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.