Project Leader

Chalk River, ON, Canada

Job Description


PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients. We are looking for a Project Leader to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Nuclear Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG\'s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

  • Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
  • Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
  • Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
  • Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
  • Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
  • Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business
Location: RemoteType of Employment: ContractRole & Responsibilities:Function 1: Manage the delivery of medium-risk S&T projects to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives to the full satisfaction of customers.
  • Project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with project stakeholders to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing. May lead 10-15 projects totaling $5M to $10M annually, over a 3-5 year horizon.
  • Secure resources through resource/functional managers to execute the project.
  • Manage and report on project performance to stakeholders and management. Lead the ongoing delivery of project objectives including setting project related performance objectives, providing regular feedback and guidance to project staff. Establish and administer project budgets and schedules and approve changes to scope of work within project management guidelines.
  • Manage project risk with regular review with development of mitigation strategies and escalation to Management, as required.
  • Conduct monthly review of project performance using the CNL corporate systems and explain variances and action plans to address the same.
Function 2: Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
  • Strong presentation skills. Can make effective presentations to internal and external audiences, consistently at senior level levels and is savvy at using all venues of media technology in the delivery of professional presentations.
  • Can make effective presentations in the absence of media technology.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, contractors and internal staff, to ensure project phases are delivered on time, within budget and at the customer\'s expected level of delivery/quality.
  • Reports on project performance to customers, management and other project stakeholders.
  • Manages customer expectations and satisfaction throughout the project\'s duration.
Skills
  • Ability to nurture and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with a moderate number of stakeholders, project teams, and managers.
  • Ability to build and sustain multiple moderately sized teams; typically, between 6 and 12 team members per team.
  • Ability to develop a coherent project proposal with input from project team members regarding scope, schedule, and cost, identifying and closing gaps and omissions in that input, in accordance with good project management practices and lessons learned.
  • Ability to proactively seek input from subject matter experts within CNL whose domain may intersect with the project.
  • Ability to augment existing CNL corporate tools to deliver good project management, for example, through custom spreadsheets, word processing documents, and schedules.
  • Ability to negotiate for resources, whether internally or with external customers.
  • Ability to understand the relative priority of the projects in the overall context of CNL\'s entire corporate portfolio, and to make recommendations and decisions that align with those priorities.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), OR a bachelor\'s in engineering or science from a university of recognized standing, OR membership in an Engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
  • 5-10 years progressive experience and resulting knowledge of applying 9 Project Management Areas (Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, and Integration) to medium-risk projects.
  • Experience in R&D projects is an asset.
  • Experience managing multiple projects at a time is an asset.
  • Active security clearance is an asset.
  • A thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of resources.
  • Good knowledge of procurement and financial processes.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook).
  • Good knowledge and demonstrated experience in application of negotiation skills.
  • Good knowledge and demonstrated experience in application of contract administration, and oversight to effectively manage the output of external suppliers.
PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.

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  • Job Id
    JD2323581
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chalk River, ON, Canada
  • Education
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