Description:
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Leader.
Reporting to the Manager, Projects, this position is responsible to lead and administer the coordination and execution of assigned projects within different portfolios.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Prepare scope of work documents, lead constructability reviews, prepare Business Case Summaries for Senior Management, the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds.
- Review construction contractor labour estimates, schedules, execution plans, inspection and test plans and project oversight plans.
- Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents.
- Provide oversight of construction contractors integrated, logically tied, resource loaded project schedules which incorporate identified scope, risks, estimates/budgets and constraints that support effective project management and field execution.
- Maintain close liaison with construction contractor on matters involving conventional and nuclear safety during all stages of the project; engineering documents and construction work plans; purchasing, handling and storage of materials and tools; work protection and work permits; detailed execution planning and readiness preparations; daily progress reporting and schedule performance; completion of turnover documentation and quality records and other related issues.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and make recommendations for contract award that provides the best value to OPG.
- Initiate, manage, and administer contracts including payments and change orders.
- Provide management and project managers with regular project reports such as level one summaries and participate in regular process progress meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science or Business.
- 6+ years of experience in project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects and contracts in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation & Project Management Professional (PMP) designation are desirable assets.
- Experience within the Nuclear industry or large capital infrastructure is a strong asset.
- Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
- Sound knowledge and familiarity with equipment and processes in hydroelectric generating stations or similar heavy industries.
- Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability provide guidance.
- Experience and knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
- Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement; project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
- Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and highly developed organizational skills.