Construction Manager

Requisition : 178692

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Operations

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

The Construction Shift Manager is accountable for the direct execution of the construction work on the Darlington New Nuclear Project as per established schedules and plans. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities. While on shift they report jointly and directly to both the Construction Control Centre (CCC) Manager.

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 Dept 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. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Darlington site.

• Lead the Superintendents, Project Coordinators, General Foremen and Subject Matter Experts executing on shift.
• Monitor plans/schedules and identify risks, issues.
• Create collaboration and partnership with Engineering, Quality, and the CCC.
• Responsible to communicate directly to the CCC Manager to escape issues, as per escalation protocol and report on progress.
• Primary responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of safety, quality and human performance programs.
• Ensures that project procedures are being adhered to and followed by project personnel.
• Utilize project master schedule, detailed look‑ahead schedules and plans for trade superintendent, general foreman and subcontractor use.
• Monitor and manage risks, develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Be open to feedback from both direct leaders, the Bundle Lead, as well as Construction Director.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of direct hire trade labor and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and tools & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure project is constructed in accordance with QA programs and project quality.

• Minimum of 10 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience.
• Piping, Mechanical or Electrical experience.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements, jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Experience in managing major/complex projects.
• Experience managing and working in a large joint venture.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance 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.