Piping Project Manager - Nuclear Construction

Requisition ID: 174975

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Canada. Reporting to the Area Lead, the Project Manager Industrial will have the overall responsibility for the successful execution of defined segments of work within the project program including the Turbine Hall and Cooling Water Systems and associated auxiliary building and systems. Their responsibilities include achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost. They will also lead schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management (establish 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).

In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven track record of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Canada.

District Overview

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 build 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.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Comprehensive Work Package in cooperation with construction and engineering.
• Provides status report of project milestones and adjustment to schedules.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, as-built drawings, turnover documents, etc.
• Provide assurance that construction activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs, and applicable procedures.
• Provide and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between field trades and design engineers for problem resolution and information flow.
• Forecast and track change orders and scope changes.
• Coordinates all site procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, material tracking, and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.
• Establish and maintain interfaces with other internal groups, subcontractors, and suppliers supporting the project.
• Develop and write detailed work plans in cooperation with construction leads.
• Maintain high standards related to final product quality.
• Plan and coordinate the Construction and Commissioning Completion Declaration reviews in collaboration with Construction, Commissioning, and Operation entities.
• Identify and analyze punch items and follow-up the progress of their completion.
• Chair Construction Completion Declaration review.
• Prepare acceptance forms and reports and ensure sign-off obtained before carrying on the transfer of responsibility.
• Identify appropriate engineering standards and practices to be used for the transfer of system during different phases of the project.
• Maintain departmental costs within budget.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary university or college technical degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in a related role.
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and ‘work together’ mindset.
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating, and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient business development skills and an operations background. Due to the nature of work conducted, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Other Requirements:

• 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 full-time 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.