Position Title:  Deputy Project Director - SGR

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?

The Deputy SGR Project Director works closely with the Project Director to ensure senior level direction and support is provided to the Project. In many situations, the Deputy SGR Project Director will act on the behalf of the SGR Project Director, particularly when the SGR Project Director is not available.

In addition to that, the Deputy SGR Project Director has overall accountability for the progression of planning and readiness activities related to Pickering RFBR Steam Generator Replacement (SGR) works of the partner “SGT”.

The Deputy SGR Project Director must ensure that the related resources are properly located, engaged and managed to meet Project requirements and aligned with the SGR strategy.

This position provides leadership and alignment for all activities related to the above scope.

The Deputy SGR Project Director is the primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, deliberate, and clear methodology is used for key decisions, and advancement of deliverables his scope of work.

This position reports to the RFBR’s SGR Project Director.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead by example to ensure a “ONE TEAM” Project-First, collaborative approach for internal, external, cross-JV and client-facing interactions. Create the context that promotes this and other values that are required to make the project successful
• Support the SGR Project Director in creating and sharing the vision of project success with the team Ensure the project team has a clear understanding of contractual requirements
• Ensure the partner SGT is properly resourced and aligned, and resolve issues related to SGT resources
• In conjunction with the SGR Project Director, ensure adequate project systems are in place to monitor the performance indicators that will lead to project success (e.g. include leading and lagging indicators as appropriate) Identify targets where appropriate
• Support the development and maintenance of the Project Succession Plan, including identification and development of high potentials, and strategies to provide growth opportunities. Also, to ensure team members understand where they fit on the Project Succession Plan
• Act as SGR Project Director when required
• Ensure the delivery of all its scope in accordance with safety standards, on time, on budget and compliant with the Contract
• Provide regular and accurate progress updates to the SGR Project Director, CanAtom Project Controls and the client for reporting purposes
• The deputy SGR Project Director is accountable for the cost & schedule adherence and management of threats and opportunities, including timely escalation.
• Early identification of any threats to Project schedule or cost profile, or quality issues.
• Constantly monitor for schedule and cost reduction opportunities across his scope of works. In particular, the Deputy SGR Project Director should be continuously looking for more efficient methods to perform the Work. Work collaboratively with the SGR stakeholders to ensure the Project requirements are met and represents the most efficient methods to deliver its Scope.
• Driving compensatory actions related to adverse quality trends during the project.
• As a member of the SGR Project Leadership Team, participate in regular meetings and provides advice and support to the other members.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register. Specifically, He is responsible for the identification, mitigation and management of related risk items for his/her scopes.
• Stakeholdering with the Client on requests for contract changes in close collaboration with the support team. Tracking and expediting internal and external deliverables as part of the contract.
• He is the SPOC for its scope for all the SGR organization.
• Ensure support and technical assistance are deployed to the Construction team during the construction phase on Site.
• Provide frequent, informal performance feedback to SGR team members, and formal feedback according to home office company policy. Endeavor the feedback to be in person wherever possible.

What You Bring To The Team:

• 10+ years of related experience, ideally in lifetime extension projects in nuclear environment
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree. Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
• Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality. Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills. Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment. Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
• EPC Contractor Experience.
• Construction Field Experience in nuclear environment
• Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience in nuclear environment Demonstrated Project Management Knowledge (e.g. via PMI Certification). Consensus Building Experience.
• Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience. Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams.
• Primavera P6 Knowledge

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.