Project Manager

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) supplies nuclear-grade materials and precision machined components for CANDU® nuclear power utilities around the globe. Based in Oakville, Ontario, BWXT PMI employs more than 130 employees, including manufacturing engineers and skilled trades personnel specializing in the manufacture of complex components through the use of leading-edge equipment.
 

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) is a leading supplier of nuclear-grade materials and precision-machined components for CANDU® nuclear power utilities around the globe. We are an industry leader in providing critical nuclear components such as Fuel Channel End Fittings, Liners, Feeders, and Shield Plugs. BWXT PMI has a range of opportunities in professional disciplines, including Machining, Metal Fabrication, Quality Control, Project Management and Engineering. For more information, please see our website here.

BWXT PMI is conveniently located between Toronto and Hamilton, nestled along Lake Ontario, the town of Oakville invites you to relax and enjoy a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. With its lakeside views, vibrant arts scene, and abundant outdoor activities, Oakville offers something for everyone. Home to over 200,000 residents, this thriving community combines rich culture, exceptional dining, and welcoming neighborhoods, making it a great place to live, work, and explore: Parks, Recreation & Culture

Our Role: 

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management and administration of assigned Customer portfolios. This includes ensuring on-time delivery, budgets are met, building customer relationships and all contractual matters through Project Launch, PPQ, Production, and Close-out are met. 

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of estimates, schedules and proposals as required (including Contract Change Requests).
• Create and set baseline of initial schedule ensuring resourcing matches to approved job budgets.
• Work with Production Control to ensure schedule integrity and quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and services to customers as committed.
• Schedule product and quality reviews to meet customer expectations.
• Take the lead on medium sized quote/proposal opportunities including holding kickoff meetings and ensuring proposal deadlines are met.
• Interact closely with internal departments to meet project objectives and ensure resources are managed and utilized across projects effectively.
• Advises appropriate departments of pulled-in or pushed-out messages for projects which are not aligned to the customer sales order and level loaded production plan.
• Inform senior management on project status, schedules and key issues on regular basis.
• Support presentations or in some cases present and report on project status, metrics, issues, risks, and project resource needs.
• Maintain assigned schedules in terms of critical metrics (probability, start date, status, resourcing etc 
• Update and maintain the customer’s database with regard to scheduling and system transactions.
• Participate in coordinating/producing cost or schedule recovery/mitigation plans, as well as monitoring scope creep throughout the project life cycle.
• Managing the program’s budget, scope and schedule
• Where required, assist in monitoring project health and performance indicators using earned value methodologies including CPI and SPI.
• Participate in and support overall operational business monitoring and planning (e.g. resources, sales, margins, forecasting, revenue recognition, CAPEX).
• Create and maintain appropriate PMO tools (Project Register, Dashboard).
• Work closely with customers to understand program requirements so that project plans and schedules can be created.
• Ensure the customer is kept up to date on a daily, weekly and monthly basis per feedback requirements or as changes occur in the program. Provide timely responses to all customer-driven performance inquiries.
• Responsible to provide the customer with a weekly or monthly plan to execute hold, or witness requirements
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise. Assess potential risks for each project so as to develop and execute risk and contingency management plans as needed.
• Proactively identify project risk, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues.
• Improve key aspects of the project lifecycle to creatively address complex problems.
• Analyze project metrics to determine project developments and success factors. Create weekly and monthly reports to communicating project status for PPQ or Production ensuring that production, quality and engineering technical and document review approvals are being actioned internally and externally for the customer.
• Support continuous improvement activities, through gained experience and various lessons learned and apply to current and future contracts via the Contract Review Checklist. 
• Upon project completion is responsible for project closeout and facilitating, analysing and organizing lessons learned. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Busines, Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years of related experience
• Must possess or be working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Experience with MS Project/P6 is an asset.
• Experience in Nuclear industry is a strong asset.
• Experience working in an environment requiring detailed traceability of parts and documents.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and Word.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills. 
• Highly organized and able to manage priorities.
• Ability to focus and concentrate on fine details. 

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $82,000 and $126,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources

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