Director, Project

About the role

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Develop an appropriate execution organization that can successfully execute nuclear construction projects for SLR and EPU.
• Develop, connect, and create relationships with clients that are productive and partnered in nature.
• Manage the Strategic Vision and to develop a real and powerful competitive advantage in the nuclear industry.
• Contribute to the strategic capabilities and advantages of Aecon Nuclear.
• Understand the balance between schedule, cost, and safety and work to create effective outcomes for clients.
• Guide Aecon-Wachs through all phases of the refurbishment project.
• Create the right flows of information and communication with key stakeholders and the owner.
• Be a critical contributor and integrated into the strategy and planning processes.
• Lead complex teams with various disciplines from project controls, operations, finance, LR etc.
• Proactively improve execution through innovation, lessons learned, and productivity improvement.
• Effectively manage interactions with challenging clients to maintain positive relationships, resolve conflicts, and achieve desired outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships.
• Effectively collaborate with partners from different organizations to achieve common goals, leveraging diverse expertise and resources while navigating complex relationships and shared responsibilities.
• Have high-level executive management exposure which includes having built, managed, and sustained a high-performing business to deliver profitable growth.
• Significant experience and understanding of the Nuclear Industry and its approaches, including requirements of both Owners and Contractors.

Requirements

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of experience in managing major refurbishment or large-scale nuclear projects is preferred.
• Experience managing and working in a large joint venture.
• Technical knowledge of construction methods, building systems and terminology.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Significant experience and understanding of the Nuclear Industry and its approaches, including requirements of both Owners and Contractors.
• Knowledge of key players and existing relationships within the nuclear sector.
• Must be knowledgeable of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles and practice same.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
• Experience in a key role in Utility Nuclear Leadership is valued.
• Experience as a Nuclear Operator is important to the execution of the project from the standpoint of the various phases of the project.
• High level of executive management exposure which will include having built, managed and sustained a high performing business to deliver profitable growth.
• Project management, contract management, and risk management necessary.
• Understanding of nuclear designs, systems, reactor generations, materials, and maintenance is desired.
• Experience working for a Nuclear Generating Station in an Operations capacity would be preferable.
• Substantial experience in building functional Joint Ventures that effectively execute work.
• High level of executive management exposure which will include having built, managed and sustained a high performing business to deliver profitable growth.
• A strong business and technical mix are required in order to understand and influence key internal and external stakeholders.
• Has significant experience working with Senior Executive Leadership and developing critical productive relationships.
• Experience with construction strategy, means and methods, project management fundamentals and acumen are crucial.
• Experience in major component replacement.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of experience in managing major refurbishment or large-scale nuclear projects.
• Experience managing and working in a large joint venture.
• Technical knowledge of construction methods, building systems and terminology.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Significant experience and understanding of the Nuclear Industry and its approaches, including requirements of both Owners and Contractors.
• Knowledge of key players and existing relationships within the nuclear sector.
• Must be knowledgeable of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles and practice same.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
• Experience in a key role in Utility Nuclear Leadership.
• Experience as a Nuclear Operator.
• High level of executive management exposure which will include having built, managed and sustained a high performing business to deliver profitable growth.
• Project management, contract management, and risk management necessary.
• Understanding of nuclear designs, systems, reactor generations, materials, and maintenance.
• Experience working for a Nuclear Generating Station in an Operations capacity.
• Substantial experience in building functional Joint Ventures.
• Experience with construction strategy, means and methods, project management fundamentals and acumen are crucial.
• Experience in major component replacement.

Skills

• Project management.
• Contract management.
• Risk management.
• Construction methods.
• Nuclear industry knowledge.
• Quality assurance programs.
• Leadership and executive management.
• Team leadership.
• Client relationship management.
• Strategic planning.
• Collaboration with partners.
• Complex problem solving.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Execution and innovation.

Benefits

Aecon ensures you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We also invest in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. We operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Pay

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