Project Controls Manager

Position Overview

Join our team as a Project Controls Manager and play a pivotal role in advancing a dynamic and emerging nuclear market. This position demands an expert with substantial experience in industrial construction to ensure excellence in project delivery. You will be instrumental in managing project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks, providing leadership that drives success and innovation. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to projects of significant impact and scale, all while joining a culture that values passion, precision, and safety.

Our construction operations span diverse and challenging environments, such as tunneling through mountains, harnessing river energy, and constructing vital infrastructure to connect communities. We value bold ideas, dedication to top-tier quality, and a relentless drive to deliver. In return, we offer an exhilarating pace, career growth, and the satisfaction of building monumental, transformative projects from inception to completion.

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 wholistic 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

• Lead the development, continuous refinement, and upkeep of comprehensive project schedules and detailed cost estimates to guide budgetary planning and resource allocation.
• Closely monitor project milestones and performance metrics, promptly identifying potential deviations or risks, and implement corrective action plans.
• Establish, oversee, and improve project control systems and standardized procedures to maintain efficiency and compliance across all phases of construction.
• Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to align project objectives and drive cohesive execution.
• Compile, analyze, and present insightful project status reports and forecasts to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practice methodologies within project controls.
• Mentor, empower, and manage a professional team of project control specialists, fostering continuous learning, high performance, and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline complemented by advanced certifications where applicable.
• Over 15 years of proven experience in project controls with a focus on industrial construction projects, demonstrating depth in complex cost management and scheduling.
• Demonstrable expertise in nuclear construction project environments, evidencing familiarity with specialized regulatory frameworks and safety protocols.
• Proficient use of industry-standard project management software and tools, exhibiting the capacity to leverage technology for accurate project tracking and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical prowess paired with strong problem-solving abilities to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear reporting and collaboration across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Working Conditions

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