Project Leader

We are requesting resumes for the following position: Project Leader

Resume Due Date: Thursday, April 6^th, 2023 (5:00PM EST)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP4 (Senior)

Duration: 2 years

Location:  1 Holt Road, Bowmanville

Hours:  up to 35 hours per week

Job Overview

• Coordinate, facilitate and drive project scoping, planning, execution, and close out.
• Coordinate the clarification of design and specification requirements, and arrange for necessary changes.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations.
• Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of designers, suppliers, construction and OPG internal stakeholder groups.
• Prepare scope of work documents, lead constructability reviews, and prepare Business Case Summaries for Senior
• Management, the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds.
• Prepare and coordinate the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning.
• Review construction contractor labour estimates, schedules, execution plans, inspection and test plans and project oversight plans
• Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents.
• Provide oversight of construction contractors integrated, logically tied, resource loaded project schedules which incorporate identified scope, risks, estimates/budgets and constraints that support effective project management and field execution.
• Maintain close liaison with construction contractor on matters involving conventional and nuclear safety during all stages of the project; engineering documents and construction work plans; purchasing, handling and storage of materials and tools; work protection and work permits; detailed execution planning and readiness preparations; daily progress reporting and schedule performance; completion of turnover documentation and quality records and other related issues.
• Perform regular field walk downs in standard and radiological work areas to ensure contractors are compliant with OPG and OHSA safety and quality standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and make recommendation for contract award that provides the best value to OPG.
• Initiate, manage, and administer contracts including payments and change orders.
• Provide management and project managers with regular project reports such as level one summaries, and participate in regular process progress meetings.
• Maintain awareness of, and keep all project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures.
• Review and maintain awareness of all corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration.
• Maintain process compliance during project execution and advise supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience within project engineering is required.
• Previous Darlington Project Management experience preferred.
• Refurb project and/or MTL experience preferred.
• Darlington/Pickering Project & Mods preferred.
• Darlington/Pickering station experience preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have worked in a Nuclear Engineering environment.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Have experience and/or willingness to interface with vendors.
• Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environments where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets.
• Proven track record on delivering results.
• Strength in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• Knowledge of OPG’s ECC Process (Engineering Change Control) is an asset.