Section Manager, Projects
Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering ON
Status: Regular Full Time
Education level: University bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education. Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, and/or Project Management (PMP) designation will be considered assets.
Deadline to apply: November 12, 2024
Travel: 20%
Laurentis Energy Partners is on a high growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a core value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being a Laurentis employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to enhancing Ontario's energy sector. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship. Visit our website to know more about our services.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects, the Section Manager will utilize their experience to lead multidisciplinary projects in support of the operation within LEP. This role is accountable for leading matrix project execution teams including design, cost schedule, quality, material control and contract work. They will be responsible for optimization of project implementation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Working in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations:
- Supervise professional and technical staff. Plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate work of staff. Assign tasks and provide instructions as required.
- Develop work methods. Make effective recommendations to the Supervisor regarding staff issues in specified areas such as training, transfer, promotion, selection, and discipline.
- Provide advice, administer, diagnose, and solve problems associated with Department facilities and specific project elements.
- Define project objectives, scope, estimates, schedules, work plans and all resource requirements, (including equipment and staffing).
- Integrate the efforts of all persons contributing to a project including the customer, planning, finance, engineering, estimating, etc.).
- Receive assignments from Supervisor; Assess, evaluate, diagnose, identify, and recommend initial disposition of the problems as requiring (1) further review and investigation(s), (2) abandonment of the problem as being the best alternative. Prepare as required, and on receipt of authorization, detailed documentation of the proposal, such as equipment specifications, engineering calculations, installation, testing, operating and maintenance procedures.
- Submit necessary documentation covering the complete proposal for forwarding to responsible bodies.
- Maintain and/or update operating, and other specified Department procedures. Receive assignment(s) relating to procedures from Supervisor or initiate by identifying potential problems and opportunities for improvement. Discuss with various operating personnel or others, as required to ensure current practices are recognized in the procedure. Prepare new or revised procedures consistent with operating licenses, policies, principles, Department/Division standard practices, standing instructions, maximum safety of operation, minimal risk of damage or loss, optimum frequency of routines, efficient operation, and the like. Submit for review and approval. Execute technical surveillance program as required in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Prepare reports to provide information and data in response to external requests. Initiate studies or investigations where opportunities for improvement are apparent. Collect, or arrange for collection, assembly and analysis of data associated with past events or operations. Prepare reports for distribution to various groups, outlining technical details of procedure, processes, results, or conclusions and the roles played by internal and/or external groups.
- Review proposals received from internal or external sources related to assigned area(s) of responsibility. Discuss proposal with originator as necessary to suggest changes or revisions as appropriate. Recommend disposition of proposal to Supervisor in writing for review, and forward to approving authority.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of specifications, for purchasing requisitions for material, services, and equipment. As assigned, be required to approve designated specifications. Follow-up with procurement contact and provide necessary project technical services during field installation. Prepare recommendations for spare parts requirements for existing and new equipment.
- Recommend research and development programs required to improve equipment, system(s), or unit reliability or performance, chemical control, material performance, rates, and the like. Follow-up on such research and development work, and participate in the coordination of same, as required.
- Participate in training programs to further own development and the development of staff and others in terms of systems and equipment knowledge, including Department procedures related to same. Attend lectures, perform assignments, and write examinations. Prepare training material and provide lectures on specific topics, set, mark examinations and the like.
- Lead the application of quality principles to the work of the Unit, through enhanced service and team approach.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Department's annual budget. Be required to provide cost estimates for new products and update costs of existing projects for input into Departmental budgets. Monitor actual project costs, investigate and explain variances. Assist in the preparation of financial justification for the release of project funds.
- Other duties as required.
EXPERIENCE
We are seeking dynamic and results-driven professionals who have:
- Minimum 8-10 years of Project Management Experience
- Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement; project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
- Proficient and strongly familiar with Project Management tools and methodologies. Nuclear Engineering process knowledge, management, and experience will be considered an asset.
- Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
- Demonstrated experience addressing environmental protection and associated concerns.
- Proficient Analytical skills
- Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
- Experience with FME, ALARA, and other nuclear tools
- People orientated with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining positive, productive, and collaborative working relationships and partnerships externally and internally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Proven experience in seeing projects throughout the life cycle.
- Advanced budgeting and finance knowledge
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while effectively managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities.
WHY LAURENTIS ENERGY PARTNERS?
We offer challenging, engaging, and diverse opportunities in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. As a Laurentis employee, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to Ontario's success.
Here's why Laurentis could be the ideal workplace for you:
- Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide.
- Fast-growing and dynamic working environment.
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
Our promise to you:
- We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
- We provide a supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
- You can access opportunities to develop your career in our diverse lines of business.
- We provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.
- You will have new ways to give back to the communities where we operate.
- We support employment equity and diversity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume by November 12, 2024. Laurentis thanks all applicants; however, only candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Laurentis Energy Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
