Manager, WL Project Controls & Reporting

at  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you?
Would you like to make a difference in the Environment?
Our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site located near Pinawa, Manitoba is looking for a Manager, Project Controls and Reporting. The manager is responsible for establishing plans and controls for the monitoring and reporting of performance for the Whiteshell Laboratories Closure Project (WLCP).The role will entail leading the Project Controls and Reporting organization with the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated project control and risk management tools to produce associated performance and forecast reporting. The Manager, Project Controls and Reporting retains a broad understanding of many factors within the WLCP as they relate to strategic planning, safety, health and quality, regulatory compliance, and the WLCP Target Cost Agreement and makes appropriate recommendations to senior management
Does this pique your interest? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) to 10 years’ of progressive project controls/project management experience including having managed a project controls team or department.
• Experience in large infrastructure/nuclear projects responsible for project controls/schedules, strategic planning and risk scenario analysis gained from an engineering/construction environment.
• Advanced knowledge of the computer-based applications used for project management purposes (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, and specialized scheduling (P6), cost estimating (Estimating Tool), reporting tools and earned value management (Cobra, Prism, etc.) software).
• Working in multi-disciplinary and multi-phase long term projects/programs.
• Subject Matter Expert in the development and execution of an ANSI EI-748 EVMS program.
• Understanding of the methods and resources used by functions engaged to perform project activities; e.g., engineering, licensing, quality assurance, procurement, manufacturing, etc., as well as the deliverables typically produced.
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes and tools used to manage projects as recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI);
• Analyzing financial forecasting, resource demand information, and cost estimating.

EDUCATION

• University degree from an accredited school in a field relevant to Engineering, Business, Finance or Project Management, or equivalent demonstrable experience in the field of Project Controls and/or Management.
• Ideally holds:
  o Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (i.e. PMP).
  o Master of Business Administration (MBA) designation
  Security clearance eligibility requirement
  Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.

Working Conditions:

• Must possess normal physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involves bending, lifting and mobility.
• Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.
• The work alternately demands attention to project details and high-level analysis on strategic matters and conflicting priorities.
• May be required to perform overtime.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

• We offer a complete total rewards package:

  o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal days);
  o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;
  o tuition support;
  o and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

CNL’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, approximately one hour by vehicle from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and those who love the outdoors.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission.
CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

• Supporting WLCP strategic planning, scope management and decision making.
• Establishing appropriate Work, Cost and Organizational Breakdown structures.
• Establishing and Maintaining WLCP Baseline, Current and Field Execution schedules.
• Cost planning estimating and budget development to determine the quantities, costs and resources to support and underpin WLCP plans.
• Risk Management.
• Trend and Change Management.
• Development and analysis of appropriate performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators) to support performance management and provision of reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance.
• Leading the Project Controls organization in the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated project control tools to produce project baselines and associated performance and forecast reporting.
• Rolling out and implementing CNL’s project control requirements as established by the PMO.
• Providing direction and expertise to project controls related activities.
• Participating in planning meetings, project meetings, safety meetings, budgetary meetings, and branch meetings.
• Producing and updating project work breakdown structures, project cost estimates and schedules.
• Monitoring project performance and ensuring senior and executive management within CNL are informed of current project status and potential issues.
• Liaise with Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) counterparts and support organizations to ensure project controls systems specific to the WLCP are supported by corporate systems and processes.
• Ensuring senior management, Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL), and Project Managers have access to timely and accurate performance information.
• Preparing effective, timely reports including quarterly performance reports, semi-annual risk management plans, CPI/SPI, and project reports.
• Determining variances, monitoring trends, capturing lessons learned, taking corrective action, and recommend and implementing improvements.
• Driving continuous improvements in operational effectiveness and performance of the Project Controls and Reporting function.
• Providing recommendations and coaching with respect to procedural compliance, accuracy and completeness of deliverable outputs.
• Leading the continuous development of a six month rolling working level schedule and chair the weekly schedule review meetings.
• Establishing and monitoring branch budgets and specific branch objectives aimed at cost reduction, risk management, and personnel management.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
  What we are looking for: