Nuclear Project Engineer - Pickering, Canada - Morson Talent (Canada & USA)

Description

• The job duties associated with a Project Lead are outlined below. At times, field support may also be required, outlined below as Modification Team Lead (MTL) duties.

• Lead and administer the organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Lead matrix project execution teams. Coordinate and be responsible for project documentation. Ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.

• Undertake the organizing, coordinating and controlling of all stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in all project phases from initiation to closeout, as circumstances require.
• Utilize approved Project Management processes for phasegating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
• Perform project management activities throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget and schedule.
• Provide input into the preparation of project background information, contribute to scope and constructability reviews, assist in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to 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, provide input into, and accept project charters for assigned projects. Initiate and coordinate scopes of work (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, project management plans, gate packages, and contract performance specifications. Develop structures for estimating and controlling project cost and schedule
• Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of, and progress by designers, suppliers, construction and operations before and after contract award. Maintain close liaison with field construction and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing, and other related issues. Monitor, evaluate and report on cost and schedule, and manage changes. Review cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for disposition of variances, and take corrective actions when required. Evaluate project plans at every stage for project risk and develop mitigation plans. Execute other project management functions as required by corporate policies and procedures.
• As assigned, ensure Contract Management through all stages of the contracting process is carried out. Recommend to Supervisor the assignment of additional crossfunctional resources as required. Work closely with the crossfunctional team to ensure that roles are clearly defined and properly understood and that all project and contract requirements are communicated.
• Participate in programs to dispose of surplus equipment which become available, consequent to cancelled construction projects, such as unused turbines, generators and the like or are being disposed of as part of a project. Meet with potential buyers and attempt to influence same to accept such equipment in lieu of other purchases.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advancements in project management, engineering and construction fields. Review technical publications and other literature. Communicate with project management counterparts internally and externally to discuss views on improved processes, designs, products, methods and techniques.
• On a periodic basis, where dictated by circumstance, be responsible for supervision. Assemble job information and plan work as necessary. Assign portions of the work, and provide advice and direction as required. Check and assume responsibility for the work issued.

• The Modification Team Leader (MTL) is accountable for completing the assigned projects and modifications per OPG Modification Process Procedure and any other applicable OPG Project governance and procedures. The MTL Role is allencompassing

• Develop modification plans, contracting strategy, materials strategy and execution plans to ensure the assigned projects/modifications are implemented in a timely manner event free
• Coordinate a multifunctional work force in the execution of a project. Administer the work operations and where required direct multiple trade groups involved in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical functions involved in project activities. In consultation with the Project Manager and/or Manager Construction, plan daytoday construction work activities. Evaluate the requirements to accomplish the specific phases and sequences of work, and determine the most efficient and practical means, the equipment and materials required, and the appropriate work force necessary to complete the job. Plan, coordinate and monitor construction work and provide required explanations regarding responsibilities, installations, equipment utilization and guidance on specific processes to be used.
• Support and advise the Project Lead in managing the budget for the project site, including items for the capital construction program. Review and control expenditures and costs incurred by the projects and explain variances, including the provision of estimates and cost monitoring.
• Assist Project Lead and/or Manager Construction in various tasks associated with contract management including: Providing daily field oversight of the contractor and contractors work with respect to safety, quality, schedule and cost aspects and maintaining daily logs of progress, issues, incidents, etc; Ensuring necessary training and qualifications have been met; Maintaining records for contractor's equipment safety certificates and ensuring contracts keep proper logs; Carry out prejob briefings as required and provide oversight to ensure staff is conversant with all procedures, safety and work aspects, expected cost objectives, production targets, availability of equipment and tools, starting and completion dates. Ensure that work performed by staff meets drawing, specification and procedural requirements, and is carried out safely.
• As required direct activities concerned with field construction contracts for installation of equipment, materials, products or services. Examine performance requirements, delivery schedules and estimates of costs of labour, material, equipment and production to ensure completeness and accuracy. Prepare requests for proposal (RFP), specifications, test and progress reports and other exhibits that may be required. Participate in the RFP submission evaluation team.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly schedule dates, costs and workload demands, layouts, lead time, resources, work to be done in shops, task assignments by shift, drawings and specifications, materials and access to work areas. Determine the best course of action to follow, and prepare input to plans based on the above considerations and on other aspects, such as an understanding of drawings, work methods and practices for all disciplines as they pertain to various stages of the assigned tasks.
• Monitor project schedule dates, costs, and resource demands. Recommend the best course of action to follow, and provide input to plans based on the above considerations and on other aspects, such as an understanding of drawings, work methods and practices for all disciplines as they pertain to various stages of the assigned tasks. Attend planning, scheduling, costing and other meetings on matters dealing with assigned areas of accountability for the development of schedules and estimates with the planning and control function.
• Coordinate the work efforts of trades work forces and/or various contractors to ensure an uninterrupted work flow. Facilitate changes to contractors' schedules as required, because of unforeseen circumstances, and whereby such changes can facilitate other construction activities. Ensure that safety, environmental, quality, production and schedules are being achieved. Ensure that systems are in place to manage project site safety and environmental (e.g. Site Safety Plan, JHSC, Safe Work Plan process, pre job briefings, tailboard meetings, etc.).

• Project management, specifically, experience in developing project requirements and plans, preparing cost estimates, participating in request for proposal and contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance and health and safety.
• 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.

• Requires experience with system installation of electrical, mechanical, structural and communication systems to evaluate drawings and tenders to ensure that specifications are met.
• Requires experience with the above to analyze and evaluate tenders and recommend the one most suitable.
• Requires experience with project scheduling to commit to projects and have them completed within time guidelines.