Technical Senior Advisor

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:
Technical Senior Advisor

Resume Due Date:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job : 25-005

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level:
Senior

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work: 40 per week

Location: 889 Brock Rd., Pickering

Work Mode: 100% onsite

Job Overview

• Be responsible for the preparation and coordination of all information pertinent to an assigned project required for input to the generation planning process and/or alternative to be considered. Prepare and coordinate the preparation of project assessment reports and lessons learned.
• Keep all project parties informed of latest capital construction and other corporate standards and procedures. Review and maintain awareness of all corporate procedures pertinent to project management control and administration. Communicate with appropriate departments and areas to ensure availability of current practices on scheduling, risk management, safety & quality management, etc.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advancements in engineering and construction fields. Review technical publications and other literature. Communicate with engineering counterparts, internally and externally, to exchange information and views on improved methods and techniques.
• Maintain liaison with concerned internal and external groups, regulatory bodies and agencies, and cooperate in exchange of engineering and other relevant data as required to meet the project objectives. Arrange and as appropriate, chair meetings involving group(s) concerned with a given project. – Guide and direct discussions involving internal staff, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and the like, in an effort to efficiently and effectively meet project objectives.
• Meet with, consultants, suppliers, and contractors before and after contract awards to interpret requirements, review progress, address deviations from plans, obtain cooperation and coordination in projects, and discuss ideas.
• Provide effective oversight of contractor partner(s) and work together in a one team environment.
• Provide a high degree of project oversight expertise and when required, provide technical advice and guidance to other members of the project management team and other parties concerning project procedures and control methods on work assigned outside of the department.
• Develop detailed project execution strategies and plans including objectives and scope definition, cost estimates, schedules, project controls, risk management, procurement plans, etc. in accordance with applicable project management governance.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on cost and schedule changes. Provide appropriate departments and agencies with detailed project requirements, interpreting and discussing with personnel involved as required. Coordinate the clarification of design and specification requirements, and arrange for necessary changes.
• Co-ordinate and monitor the preparation of specifications, requisitions, evaluation of tenders, purchasing recommendations, and contract administration. Arrange meetings as required to coordinate requirements and progress between design, suppliers, construction and operations. Maintain close liaison with field construction and operation on matters involving design, schedules, costing, safety and other related issues.
• Initiate, coordinate, arrange and control supporting services to other departments and external organizations. Provide immediate and higher management with appropriate reports on project status and progress. Review detailed cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for over or under expenditures, and take corrective actions when required. Execute other project management functions as required by corporate policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the work of staff assigned to participate in project teams or assisting in other work activities, by planning, organizing, assigning and checking their work, and giving advice, guidance and direction as necessary.
• Undertake and be responsible for the planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling of all stages of the life cycle of the assigned programs, projects or project packages from inception and approval to final acceptance, or their transfer to a dedicated project unit, as circumstances dictate.
• Visit various site locations, manufacturers, suppliers, and the like. Provide input as required, and utilize knowledge gained for client application.
• Maintain liaison and cooperate in discussing and exchanging relevant data as required to meet project objectives and resolve matters such as schedule conflicts and contract issues in an effort to meet the project objectives.

Qualifications

• Requires technical proficiency related to tooling, welding, and inspection (NDE) technologies.
• Requires previous work experience encompassing subject areas relevant to RFR project management methods and best practices related to the planning, execution, control and closeout of construction projects, rehabilitation or…