Job Description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself being responsible for the management and oversight of multiple construction projects? The Construction Operations Manager will work on a wide variety of projects performed at Chalk River and include construction of new facilities & structures, civil works & infrastructure, utilities & services, building renovations, equipment upgrades and IT improvements. Do you possess extensive experience in the oversight of contractors and sub-contractors using a variety of contracting models? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!
What will you be doing!

• Supervising, mentoring and developing the Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) construction team.
• Managing day-to-day oversight of work activities executed by construction contractors on site at CRL, including 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 performing 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 site's daily priorities and weekly key milestones.
• Maintaining an overview of weekly deliverables/milestones to ensure appropriate interfaces and support are coordinated.
• Participating and/or leading risk reviews and contributing to 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.
• Resource Management:

• Managing the utilization of a resource base (budget, people and capital assets) to achieve targets.
• Managing departmental staffing, budgets, and, as required, project budgets, including overall expenditures.
• Providing advice on resource utilization.
• Being responsible for the career development, succession planning and talent management of employees within the department.
• Being accountable for the recruitment, training, evaluation, development and motivation of staff.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• 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
• University Degree in either Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, accompanied by Project Management qualifications, or
• Construction Engineering Technician, accompanied by recognized Construction Program Management qualifications, or
• Demonstrated equivalent training or experience.
• Experience

• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent leadership, team building and managerial skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze 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.
• Ability to self-motivate and be flexible to work assignments.
• General computer literacy is required in word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication is critical to the execution of a Construction Operations Manager role, including the ability to interface with peers, other company departments, and Senior Management.
• 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 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."
Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• May be required to work in various locations, outdoors in all types of weather, and in proximity to various hazards.

Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we're reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders--pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation--we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One - no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Onsite
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you'll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Metis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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