Area Manager
AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.
Location - Pickering, ON
Your role within the team:
- Lead a matrixed team of Construction, Engineering, Training, Tooling, Quality, Procurement and CWP development to prepare and execute the assigned scope on Pickering RFBR project.
- Lead the field prioritization and detailed work planning for all work related to the scope.
- Interface with client and all involved CanAtom stakeholders to lead a team that develops an implementation plan for the assigned scope, specifically a detailed “6-shift style plan”.
- Review and incorporate previous OPEX and lessons Learned associated with the assigned scope.
- Lead the preparation for the work using the CanAtom readiness process, to ensure that work is efficiently performed in support of the schedule. Issues are resolved, when necessary escalated and accountability for readiness is clearly driven to the matrixed support team. Assure that planning is focused on safe workface production with an end goal.
- Work with construction to assure that detailed constructability reviews are performed and implemented, and that construction supervision is well versed in the details of the CWP.
- Review and improve the working schedule and resource plan and assure schedule quality.
- Coordinate material and tooling delivery and all logistics including prefabrication, interim storage, transport, workface handling and storage.
- Review and improve all processes and procedures that support the assigned scope, with a mind for continuous improvement over the execution of the work.
- Lead the field execution of the assigned scope, driving accountability for performance to each of the support organizations (engineering, construction, procurement, tooling, training, QC, client support organizations).
- Establish and monitor metrics for measuring cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance associated with the assigned scope, with the support of the Project Controls organization.
- Review and improve training plan associated with the assigned task and develop any required.
- Playbooks or other tools/aides to improve work efficiency and reduce human performance errors.
- Review and improve any related subcontracts supporting the assigned task.
- Oversee tracking and resolution of emergent issues affecting task planning and/or implementation.
- Serve as focal point for CanAtom and Client for items/issues related to the assigned task.
- Develop, monitor, and manage budgets allocated to the assigned task.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Minimum of five years management experience in a related role.
- Nuclear Construction Industry experience is an asset, however, drive and ownership attributes are requisite for the position.
- Demonstrated leadership of construction trades and professional project staff required.
- Experience and skill at detailed work planning including scope definition, staffing, budget, and schedule formation.
- Experience with project management toolset including planning, staffing, scheduling, risk management, performance measurement, and cost controls.
- Lean construction experience is an asset, especially that related to workface performance improvement.
- Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify planning and training gaps; generate effective solutions; and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
- An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Commitment to working in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of construction safety programs, hazard identification and mitigation
- Familiarity with the technical requirements is a significant benefit to this role.
Physical Demands:
- Various work locations in both field and office.
- Travel as necessary.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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