Manager of Projects

Job Description:

Globotech is currently seeking a Manager of Projects to support on going projects at the Tiverton, Ontario location. An ideal candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the area.

Globotech provides a wide range of engineering services and solutions to the Nuclear Power Industry and is currently supporting Ontario’s refurbishment and modification projects for Bruce Power. Globotech is committed to delivering fit for purpose solutions without compromising the Quality, Health, and Safety of our Clients. We strive to be an integrated partner and building long term relations with our clients and stake holders as our core values. Our Team’s diverse experiences and technical competency combined with projects execution experiences enables us to offer technical solutions to our clients which meet their business and project objectives. We deliver safe and quality product within Client’s schedule and cost constrains by Doing It Right the First Time. Our team of professionals is credited with in-depth knowledge of the Nuclear Industry’s regulations, standards and license requirements in Canada. Globotech’s multi-discipline organizational structure combined with cross functional experiences with CANDU technology put our firm on a prime position to offer a wide spectrum of cost-effective solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages all project managers responsible for successfully delivering projects within a strong matrix organizational structure. The Project Manager provides day-to-day supervision and direction to Manager of Projects for the duration of their involvement with the project.
• Leads the integrated project managers in the delivery of their assigned mission and hold such accountability for the entire project lifecycle from development through closeout.
• Creates and develops Project Management framework, processes, and procedures as required for the business
• Supports business expansion in design related projects including development of bid response packages
• Ensure all project managers to:
  1. Complies with and oversees execution of the policies, processes, and procedures in the management system that governs project delivery and ensures execution is efficient and effective
  2. Manages project milestones and budgets from development through closeout measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain the agreed upon schedules and costs. Prepares financial status reports for the Sr. Program Managers and/or customer's senior leadership team
  3. Provides oversight on day-to-day project delivery activities, assuring compliance with applicable requirements and assisting decision-making authority for controversial/high profile projects
  4. Manages assigned projects within the authorized funds provided
  5. Manages project-related contracts within the authorized contract amounts and schedules
  6. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; identifies authorized charges and assures corrective actions are taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges
  7. Prepares project status and other reports required by Division project management methodologies
  8. Ensures assigned projects have work breakdown structures and resource loaded schedules per scheduling standards, commensurate with the complexity of the project
  9. Ensures variances and changes to cost and schedule are tracked, explained and acted upon as required
  10. Ensures assigned projects have required risk logs and management plans
• Negotiates with, and integrates all functions (i.e., planning, design, engineering, construction, contracting, procurement etc.), consistent with the customer needs and commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive Project Management Plan. Within this plan, integrates schedules and criteria and establishes project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria
• Anticipates problems and proactively consults with other senior managers in identifying issues that may hinder the success of a project. Develops strategies and presents solutions to affected customer groups such as station management, regulators, union officials and others
• Interfaces regularly with the Customer Stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle in order to ensure execution is in-line with commitments and expectations

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Must be Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) within the Province of Ontario.
• Excellent networking and business development skills.
• Service oriented and able to deliver the highest standards of customer service.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Finance management skills; accountability and responsibility for managing a legal entity.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a 4-year University degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Nuclear Preferred).
• Proven ability in commercial and operational management on a comparable scale.
• Operation and field experience in EPC Projects OR testing, inspection, and certification.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information:

• Job located in Port Elgin, Ontario
• 40 - 60 Hour Work week with possible shift work depending on Project needs (Able to support Morning, Day, and Evening Shift).
• Health and dental benefits.
• Vacation and other paid and unpaid leaves of absence programs.