Position Title:  Area Manager - Fuel Channel Removal

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Nuclear’ s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

Area Managers will be accountable to lead a team responsible for delivering a specific, project critical scope area for the Retube and Feeder Replacement project.For clarity, the single point accountability to deliver the assigned project scope safely, on time, on budget and with quality rests with the Area Manager.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead a matrixed team of Construction, Engineering, Training, Tooling, Quality, Procurement and CWP development to prepare for and execute a defined portion of the project scope.
• Interface with client and all involved CanAtom stakeholders to lead a team that develops an implementation plan for the assigned scope.
• 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).
• 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 mange budgets allocated to the assigned task.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of five years project 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(Gemba).
• 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 time lines.
• 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.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.