- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of three (3) years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Director - Project Controls and Reporting - Whiteshell, Canada - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Description
Job Summary
The Director, Project Controls and Reporting (PC&R) is responsible for tracking progress and status for the Whiteshell Laboratories Restoration Project (WLRP), and reporting of project performance to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) team. The Director leads the PC&R organization with the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated project control and risk management tools to produce associated performance and forecast reporting. They retain a broad understanding of many factors within the WLRP as they relate to strategic planning, safety, health and quality, regulatory compliance, and the WLRP Target Cost Agreement, and makes appropriate recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications
Education
• University degree from an accredited school in a field relevant to Business, Finance and/or Project Management.
Experience
• 10+ years' experience in large infrastructure or construction projects responsible for project controls/schedules, strategic planning, and risk scenario analysis in an engineering/construction environment.
• Diverse experience in the application of project management principles, processes and tools used to manage projects as recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Hands on experience in the management of project activities during various life cycle phases.
• Significant experience with computer-based applications used for project scheduling (P6), cost estimating, reporting (PCRS), and earned value management (Cobra) software, preferably gained in a heavy infrastructure/nuclear project environment, mastering schedules with > 10,000 activities.
Abilities and Skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to establish priorities, define action plans, set and meet deadlines and monitor performance to be on time and on budget.
• Effective team leadership and team-building skills.
• Questioning attitude with the ability to challenge assumptions and plans proposed by others in an objective and professional manner.
• Superior knowledge of project management systems and the tools used to plan, implement, track, and report on project performance. Previous knowledge / experience with the workings and products of Primavera scheduling software, formal risk management frameworks, and project scope breakdown and cost account structures.
• Proficient in gathering and analysing project data and identifying anomalies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the methods and resources used by functions engaged to perform project activities such as engineering, licensing, quality assurance, procurement, manufacturing, etc., as well as the deliverables typically produced.
• Knowledgeable of the regulatory/government/political environment in which CNL and AECL operates and the impacts these have on project planning, control and operations.
Functions and Responsibilities
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead the Project Controls and Reporting organization in the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated project control tools to produce project baselines and associated performance and forecast reporting.
• Provide direction and expertise to project controls related activities in support of the planning and execution of operational requirements.
• Establish priorities, define action plans, set and meet deadlines, and monitor performance to be on time and on budget
• Provide subject matter expertise on work break down structure, cost estimating, schedule management, basis of estimates, and risk management, and train staff in their usage.
• Use reliable sources to verify conditions and assess risks.
• Produce and update project work breakdown structures, project cost estimates, and schedules.
• Monitor project performance and ensure senior and executive management within CNL are informed of current project status and potential issues.
• Integrate systems applications that capture scope, schedule, costs, and risk information.
• Liaise with CRL counterparts and support organizations to ensure project controls systems are supported by corporate systems and processes.
• Introduce and embed industry best practices for project management, risk management, and project controls into policies and procedures.
• Ensure senior management, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and Project Managers have access to timely and accurate performance information.
• Prepare effective, timely reports including quarterly performance reports, semi-annual risk management plans, CPI/SPI, and project reports including issues and corrective actions, for both AECL and the WLRP.
• Analyse cost and schedule performance, determine variances, monitor trends, capture lessons learned, take corrective action, and recommend and implement improvements.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational effectiveness and performance of the PC&R function and provide recommendations and coaching with respect to procedural compliance, accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Lead the continuous development of a six month rolling working level schedule and chair weekly schedule review meetings.
• Establish and monitor branch budgets and specific branch objectives aimed at cost reduction, risk management, and personnel management.
• Ensure that nuclear and quality programs and standards are applied effectively.
Manage and supervise a staff of approximately six (6) to 10 personnel generating the following key deliverables:
• AECL performance and project status.
• Project breakdown structure and basis of estimates.
• WLRP estimate at complete reports.
• Monthly project reviews.
• Quarterly program reviews.
• Quarterly performance report PC&R inputs.
• Variance analysis reports.
• Risk management plan and chair the Risk Management Board.
• Performance baseline change proposals and chair the Change Control Board.
• Project controls systems document.
• Basis of estimates for contract variations.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
WL - Compressed work week You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
We offer a complete total rewards package:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that's right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension
Location:
CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our Work from Home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external etc. Of course, we always love a visit to site when possible
About CNL:
CNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.
Our Priorities:
• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes 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 that is 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 indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.
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