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Kiewit Project Controls Center Manager - Nuclear Construction in Oshawa, Ontario
Requisition ID: 176073
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Project Controls
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As part of an alliance agreement, we are supporting a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023, we will be supporting the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation, and site mobilization scope for the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.
The PCC Manager serves as the senior authority overseeing the overall health, integrity, and performance of the project schedule. This role is accountable for critical path management, schedule KPI tracking, and timely decision-making to resolve execution challenges that threaten project outcomes. The PCC Manager leads the Project Control Center (PCC), ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls functions.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
Location
The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON . The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate .
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.
Responsibilities
Owns the master project schedule and ensures alignment with execution strategies and contractual milestones.
Leads critical path (CP) and near-critical path (NCP) oversight.
Approves any schedule deviations that impact CP or NCP.
Serves as the final decision authority on unresolved execution challenges escalated by the CCC or Bundle Leads.
Enables rapid resolution of field issues by maintaining empowered functional representation within the PCC.
Ensures a structured escalation pathway is followed and decisions are documented.
Oversees project performance metrics (e.g., SPI, CPI, milestone adherence) and identifies trends affecting schedule health.
Leads monthly KPI and schedule health reviews, initiating corrective actions where necessary.
Collaborates with Project Controls to validate progress measurements and reporting accuracy.
Chairs key PCC meetings including daily alignment, weekly execution reviews, and subcontractor performance reviews.
Champions the integration of lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives into execution planning.
Drives process standardization and best practices across all project bundles
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years construction supervision experience
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating and employee relations required
Skilled in using Primavera P6 for project scheduling, and advanced proficiency in other computer applications
Proven track record in managing projects’ scope, timeline, and budgets
Proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work
Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
Must understand how to support a positive Safety Culture.
Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs#LI-GH
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
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