Assistant Project Leader - Niagara, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

Verified Company

Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Niagara, ON, CA, L2E 6S4
Req ID:46436
OPG is a Top 100 GTA and Top Diversity Employer 2023
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Status: Regular Full time
Working Conditions: Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office
Education Level:4- year university degree
Location:
Niagara
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply:May 3rd, 2024
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ACCOMMODATIONS
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and resultsdriven professional to join our team in the role of an Assistant Project Leader
Reporting to the Senior Manager Maintenance/Production, the Assistant Project Leader is responsible for organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Provide technical support on matrix project execution teams and Under direction of Supervisor or delegate, prepare and facilitate project documentation. Within scope of accountability, ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assist Supervisor and more senior staff with coordinating and controlling defined stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in various project phases, as circumstances require.
Assist with implementing approved Project Management processes for phasegating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
Support Supervisor and senior staff in managing the engineering, procurement and construction of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget and schedule.
Support Supervisor and senior staff 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. Assist in the preparation and coordination of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning
Maintain close liaison with field construction forces and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing and other related issues under the guidance and with assistance of senior staff. Assist in providing immediate and higher management with regular project or work package reports. 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.
Resolve and assist with the resolution of issues and problems, as necessary to ensure that project deliverables are achieved as per plan, and that any changes to scope, schedule and cost are managed and approved in line with process and procedure.
Maintain communications with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and agencies, and cooperate with the exchange of relevant information as required to meet the project objectives. As assigned, arrange and chair meetings involving appropriate stakeholders with a given project. Guide and direct discussions involving internal staff, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and the like, in an effort to efficiently and effectively meet project objectives. Coordinate the preparation of project turnover documentation and ensure completeness. Document and address outstanding project deficiencies.
Support maintaining the awareness of, and keep assigned project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures. Support the 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.
Maintain an awareness of technological advancements in project management, engineering and construction. 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.
Other Duties as Required