Area Manager - Upper Feeders Installs

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Location – Kincardine, ON

As an Area Manager (AM), you will have the overall responsibility for successful execution of defined segments of work within the project, including achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost. The primary responsibilities of the AM include schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget (hours and cost) management, organizational management (establishing 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).

Your role within the team:

• Responsible for overall coordination of project work groups to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups. More specifically, the AM coordinates/ensures:
  • Schedule is developed, maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy.
  • Creation and implementation of Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues.
  • Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
  • Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported.
  • Adequate resources are assigned directly to the AM to assist with AM duties.
  • Any potential changes to Work are identified per the project change management procedure.
  • Working with the construction team to ensure production/validation and maintenance of a staffing plan, Manpower Loading Forecast (MFL) for assigned scope.
  • Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified, and action/recovery plans assigned.
  • All project staff, trades, etc., are fully trained for their tasks.
• To accomplish the above, the AM will coordinate a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization as applicable, including/not limited to:
  • Construction
  • Series Lead(s)
  • Tooling Management Team
  • Engineering
  • Project Controls
  • Contract Management
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Materials Management
  • Safety
  • Health Physics/Alara
  • Client Representatives
  • Sub-Contractors
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for construction execution, e.g., Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet Implementation, Report Card Status Reporting.
• 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 coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance with client and station reporting requirements – 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.
• Ensures outage readiness milestones are achieved and verified.
• Schedules and coordinates Readiness meetings with the full cross-functional team as required.
• Prepares, populates, and statuses readiness check sheets based on work window schedules.
• Ensures all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned, and prioritized based on schedule, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable for resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring configuration control with regard to readiness documentation including file storage on PDMC.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to all policies, standards, procedures including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, Business Ethics.
• Additional duties as delegated by the Construction Manager.
• Supports the field team on shift as required (general guidance, schedule and priority management, adverse condition recovery, etc.).
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager.
• Develop and write reports, business correspondence.
• Provide input to the Contract Manager for contract Changes (scope details, estimate details, etc.).
• Provide direct support to the Training Manager/Training team to ensure training plans and training execution are effective.
• Other duties as required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Directly supervise direct-reporting personnel.
  • Acting supervisor for personnel from other departments, should they be assigned to the portion of the project for which the AM is responsible.
  • Administration of succession plans and performance reviews.
  • Preparation of job descriptions, roles, and responsibilities for staff.
  • Ensure all employees are fully trained for the function they are expected to fulfill.
• Dependent on project size and type, may supervise:
  • Project Coordinator(s)
  • Project Engineer(s)
  • Series Leads, Engineers, SMEs
  • Jr. Project Coordinator, Jr. Readiness Coordinator or Engineering Co-Op Student
  • Project Scheduler/Planner(s)
  • Indirect reports from all project functions (QC, Engineering, Training, etc.)

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Technical or Business Administration Degree or equivalent. Alternate degrees/certifications in combination with applicable experience to be considered in lieu.
• P. Eng designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years project management experience.
• Applied knowledge of nuclear project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating, and employee relations.
• Direct experience related to large-scale Fuel Channel and/or Feeder Replacement in a CANDU power plant.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fiscal responsibility:
• As required/assigned by manager.
• Extent of Public contact:
  • Other Aecon Group Employees
  • Joint Venture and Project partners
  • Clients and Customers
  • Vendors and Subcontractors
  • Various licensing agencies and regulatory authorities
• Physical Demands:
  • When on a construction site, may be subject to extreme noise and heat. May be expected to climb ladders or wear fall protection depending on job location.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Due to the nature of work conducted by Shoreline, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
  • Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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