OPEN : Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Leader

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor and other staff in administering the organization, coordination, and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios.
• Provide technical support on matrix project execution teams. Under the direction of Supervisor or delegate, prepare and facilitate project documentation.
• Within the scope of accountability, ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist Supervisor and senior staff in coordinating and managing defined stages of project execution within established governance.
• Support the implementation of approved Project Management processes, including phase-gating, scope, schedule, cost, risk, and reporting.
• Help oversee engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure project objectives are met within safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Assist in preparing Business Case Submissions and coordinating relevant project information for senior management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with field construction teams and operations to address design, schedule, and cost-related issues, providing reports and recommendations.
• Support issue resolution to ensure project deliverables are achieved while managing scope, schedule, and cost changes as per established procedures.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and contractors, facilitating meetings and ensuring project documentation is complete.
• Conduct site visits to observe manufacturing, construction progress, and equipment installations, providing insights for application.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with corporate procedures related to budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and project administration.
• Stay updated on technological advancements in project management, engineering, and construction, applying best practices where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires a knowledge of physics, engineering principles, mathematics, and chemistry as related to industrial and power generation equipment.
• Requires knowledge of economics and business principles to provide project cost estimates and forecasts.
• Requires knowledge of project management principles, specifically the five (5) primary project phases (Identification, Initiation, Definition, Execution, Close-out).
• Requires a good knowledge of English, both oral and in written form to effectively communicate with others and to prepare concise reports.
• Requires this knowledge to organize and assist others in coordinating various phases of an assigned project in accordance with project management governance and the application of sound technical skills.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree (Science, Mathematics, or Engineering) from university. Completion of postsecondary courses in project management or having the equivalent level of education will be an asset.
• Knowledge of our client’s ECC (Engineering Change Control) process will be an asset.
• Prior experience as an MTL (Modification Team Lead) will be an asset.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry will be an asset.
• Requires experience in project management, KPI (Key Performance Index) metrics generation and tracking, cost estimation, and full project lifecycle execution.
• Assisting with the management of conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Experience with commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance, and health and safety will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Effectiveness as a team player to understand and work with various internal and external groups to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.