Project Manager - Nuclear Services in Darlington

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. E.S. Fox Limited Nuclear Services Division is a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider in the nuclear sector. E.S. Fox Limited’s Nuclear Services has contributed millions of hours in support of Ontario’s safe and reliable nuclear power industry! We provide our clients with a streamlined solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs.

Our Strength is People. With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL Nuclear Services has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, valuing our employees’ diverse contributions of skill, abilities, and experience. As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.

Why Join Our Team? We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including an attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents):

• Health Care Spending Account
• Healthy Living Wellness Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP with employer contribution
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

Our Nuclear Services office in Bowmanville, Darlington, Pickering, ON, is looking for a Project Manager to join our team.

Summary of the Role: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality. The Project Manager must ensure alignment from all stakeholders, internal and external, to achieve project success. Appropriate project management techniques are required to communicate and manage risk, change, stakeholders, cost, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prime accountability for project safety record, schedule, and budget.
• Sole representative and spokesperson for the project and its progress, timelines for completion etc.
• Manage all aspects of project planning including the development of the execution strategy, budget, schedule, procurement and contracting plans, and risk, scope and change management plans.
• Lead and supervise the project team while providing direction and guidance.
• Authorize all project spending and wording of commitments made to vendors, and review and approve payment of invoices for purchased goods and subcontracted services.
• Manage all day-to-day project management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Appropriately manage the changes that occur throughout the project such as change of design, change of scope, change of weather, change of project personnel etc.
• Monitor and control project performance (cost, schedule, and quality).
• Complete and distribute regular project reports (including issues, status, performance to plan and other KPIs) to key stakeholders, including the client and E.S. Fox Limited management.
• Identify, monitor, communicate and manage risks effectively.
• Communicate issues that occur within the project activities promptly to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Effectively develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and assure completion of project closeout activities and support the commissioning and transition to operation.

Key Requirements, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• P. Eng and Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred.
• Technician or Technologist Diploma in technical or management field.
• Construction trade COQ.
• Gold Seal Certification.
• Knowledge of the Engineering Change Control process at OPG is an asset.
• Approximately 6-8 years of accumulated lifelong learning experience equivalently through workplace position or training.
• Ten (10) years of project management experience within the nuclear power plant industry or related construction/industrial projects would be considered an asset.
• Working experience in an EPC environment is preferred.
• Experience in project estimating, planning or execution.
• Experience providing routine and timely updates regarding project status; Serving as the representative for progress and next steps for the projects.
• Experience supervising project teams.
• Ability to understand and communicate financial statements, project KPIs, issues and risks.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Financial acumen.
• Stakeholder management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Risk Management.
• Concise, and detail oriented.
• Highly organized and analytical.
• Dedication, ownership, and accountability.
• Initiative.
• Problem solving mindset.

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Health & Safety Commitment

About E.S. Fox Limited: ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion. ESFL Nuclear Services has offices in Oshawa and Kincardine along with on-site locations at the OPG, Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Stations, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. ESFL Nuclear Services provides a full spectrum of EPC services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services, fit to meet the growing requirements of the global nuclear power industry.

In accordance with legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are not utilized in the applicant screening process.

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.