Project Leader - Onsite Job at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River, ON

INTRO
The mandate of the Projects Division is to deliver projects for CNL that range from small modifications or improvements to facility and infrastructure at CRL, to large complex new-build construction of buildings, laboratories, waste management facilities, facility decommissioning and environmental restoration activities. Projects usually include concept development, engineering, safety analysis and licensing, technical procurement, construction/installation, commissioning and/or decommissioning work scopes.

DUTIES

  • Responsible for managing the delivery of medium-risk projects characterized as having many work packages and interfaces to manage, with mostly standard terms and conditions, but more extensive safety and licensing requirements involving internal and external regulatory interactions, spanning multiple (3-5) years in duration, and involving a moderation financial commitment.
  • Using general knowledge of business and management principles, is involved in project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing. May lead 3-4 projects totaling $5M to $10M over a 3-5 year horizon.
  • Approves project scope of work and determines project priorities and division of responsibilities
  • Reviews the project with the Project Team and regularly meets with the Project Team for updates on deliverables against plan. Motivates team members to meet quality, scope and cost constraints.
  • Secures seconded resources through resource/functional managers to execute the project.
  • Establishes and controls the project scope and manages the risks. This includes proper management of deliverables within estimated timeframe and notifying management of issues which could potentially impact the cost and timing of the project.
  • Establishes and administers project budgets and schedules and approves changes to scope of work within project management guidelines.
  • Manages and reports on project performance to clients, management and other stakeholders.
  • Authorizes project expenditures; e.g. purchase orders, invoices and expense claims; within limits of delegated authority.
  • Approves procurement requisitions within span of financial authorization as delegated.
  • The incumbent builds and leads smaller, competent multi-disciplinary project team(s) to deliver the project objectives. S/he, in conjunction with the Program Manager and responsible Functional Managers, participates in the process to hire project staff for the project(s).
  • Manages project performance by setting project related performance objectives and by providing regular feedback and guidance to project staff including a small team of internal, seconded, contract and consulting resources assigned to the project. The incumbent is responsible for motivating project participants to deliver quality results on time and on budget.
  • Participates in interviews, recruiting and making staff selection recommendations. Provides performance feedback to project staff and may make recommendations on performance ratings.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • Possess Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university in a field relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences
  • Typically, has achieved (or is maintaining) PMP or AACE certification, or is within 6 months of achieving certification.

Experience

  • 7-8 years progressive responsible project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience related to plant or facility operations, engineering or large construction projects.
  • The Project Leader (PL), CSE 3/4 has experience and resulting knowledge of applying 9 project management knowledge areas (Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, Integration) to smaller, low-risk projects.

Abilities & Skills

  • Knowledge gained through experience in one or more of the typical phases of a project lifecycle (e.g., Project Definition, Concept Development, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Decommissioning phases) is required. Within each phase, knowledge and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing is necessary.

Job/Industry Specific Knowledge

  • Has a general understanding of CNL's project safety/design/risk review and approval processes (Safety Review Committee, Office of the Chief Engineer Design Review) in relation to their application on lower-risk projects.
  • Has general knowledge of formal quality management programs and an ability to apply these to the formulation and implementation of project plans, and awareness of federal licensing requirements, nuclear codes and standards and environmental regulations and standards and their application to the lower-risk projects that they are leading.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location




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