Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to project quality standards. The role manages project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel, coordinates across disciplines, oversees procurement and construction activities, resolves technical and field issues, and maintains effective communication with clients and project stakeholders.

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.

The position will be located in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction phases in full compliance with project procedures, strict quality standards, safety protocols, and approved operational processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance to Project Coordinators to ensure robust development and execution of Work Packages, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and essential construction documentation.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of project scope, technical specifications, construction sequencing, and execution strategy to optimize project delivery.
• Supervise comprehensive mechanical and industrial construction activities, including equipment installation, piping systems, support structures, and structural components.
• Strategically plan labor allocation, equipment deployment, and resource management to enhance safe and effective field execution.
• Collaborate actively in project scheduling processes, including construction sequencing, milestone tracking, and resource forecasting.
• Identify and analyze potential risks, constraints, and interface challenges early, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of superintendents, supervisors, subcontractors, tradespeople, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient completion of field activities.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination involving engineering, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, commissioning, and other disciplines.
• Monitor construction progress metrics such as productivity, cost, and schedule adherence, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Champion a safety-first culture, enforcing comprehensive health and safety requirements across all construction operations.
• Coordinate effectively across engineering, procurement, project controls, quality assurance, commissioning, labour relations, and safety teams.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management to support uninterrupted construction workflows and adherence to project timelines.
• Assess and ensure field installation quality meets or exceeds project specifications, approved procedures, and construction standards.
• Provide decisive leadership in resolving complex technical challenges, constructability issues, quality concerns, and field execution anomalies.
• Maintain and nurture positive stakeholder relationships, including clients, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors, and union representatives.
• Manage project financials within delegated authority, including approval of expenditures and proposal pricing.
• Regularly report on project performance, workforce capacity, construction progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of progressive construction experience with proven expertise in managing self-performed work, subcontractor coordination, extensive procurement, and design interface within large-scale projects.
• A minimum of 10 years managing complex, high-value energy infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience in a self-performing construction environment with direct oversight of hands-on technical field activities.
• Proven track record managing design-build projects that require integrated management of design and construction phases.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, operational protocols, and field project management best practices.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with a focus on team development, motivation, and performance management.
• Professionalism in engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced skills in project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and formal presentation.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time 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.