Construction Operations Manager

Job title: Construction Operations Manager

Job description: Can you see yourself managing multiple construction projects at the CNL site at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL)? Does the idea of overseeing a wide variety of projects including the construction of new facilities & structures, civil works & infrastructure, utilities & services, building renovations, equipment upgrades and IT improvements sound good to you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Supervising, mentoring and developing the CRL construction team
• Managing of day to day oversight of work activities executed by construction contractors on site at CRL. This includes work coordination, safety program implementation, work plan and ITP oversight
• Overseeing the development and rollout of industry standard construction processes such as work management, safe work practices and contractor management
• Participating in the assessment and qualification of new contractors at the CRL site
• Working with various CNL missions in the integration and rollout of common construction processes and procedures throughout the CRL site
• Leading constructability exercises and perform optimization of contractor schedules and estimates
• Establishing and maintaining links with relevant site support functions to enable effective communication, planning and management of contractor/construction activities
• Identifying and communicating the sites daily priorities and weekly key milestones
• Maintaining an overview of weekly deliverables/milestones to ensure appropriate interfaces and support are coordinated
• Participating in and/or leading risk reviews and contributing in developing joint CNL and contractor risk registers
• Ensuring that projects are completed according to plan and in compliance with all applicable building, construction and safety codes and to address any changes requested by clients that may impact the work plan and the anticipated delivery of the project
• Providing insight, perspective and technical expertise to support the development or revision of the Construction Management program and suite of Construction documents
• Managing the utilization of a resource base (budget, people and capital assets) to achieve targets;
• Managing department staffing, budget and as required project budgets which include various overall expenditures.
• Providing advice on resource utilization.
• Responsibility for the career development, succession planning and talent management of employees within the department
• Accountabilility for the recruitment, training, evaluation, development and motivation of staff.

What we are looking for:

• Completed a recognized Apprentice Program in addition to a recognized Construction Management Training Program, OR successful completion of a College Diploma in recognized technical programs or Construction Management, OR a University Degree in either Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, accompanied with Project Management qualifications, OR Construction Engineering Technician, accompanied with recognized Construction Program Management qualifications, OR demonstrated equivalent training or experience.
• A minimum of 12-15 years’ demonstrated progressive construction management experience with at least 5 years of recent experience as a construction manager/supervisor, ideally in a nuclear environment
• Excellent leadership, team building and managerial skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyse processes and impacts, develop solutions and provide recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Flexibility to work extended hours, when required
• Must be self-motivated and flexible relative to work assignments; possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to interface with peers, other company organizations, and Senior Management.
• General computer literacy is required in word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling applications.
• Effective verbal and written communications are of major importance in the execution of a Construction Operations Manager role
• Knowledge and experience in the execution of construction work activities where the safety programs of the contractor must adhere to Provincial Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge and experience with construction projects that include a nuclear component would be considered an asset

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.

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.

• Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

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

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you need with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

About CNL:

CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.

Our Priorities:

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

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote 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 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 inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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