Project Manager - Field Services

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment.  As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base.  We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager - Field Services at our facility in Port Elgin.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the to the Field Services Project Management Manager, this role manages the overall technical, cost and schedule requirements on assigned contracts and customer interface to ensure Company’s resources are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution. Leads large complex teams including outside partners or subcontractors.  Interfaces with customer for the exchange of information and the resolution of contract disputes.  Regularly reports project progress to senior management and/or the customer.  May mentor junior Project Managers. This job has no direct reports.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

For medium and large sized projects; or large projects consisting of multiple contracts or some elements of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) (with significant risk); may manage new product lines outside of Master Service Agreements:

Responsible for all project phases including proposal, pre-deployment, execution and close out.

Expected to work in the field, at remote customer sites, as required.  Often for continuous durations up to 3 months.

General Responsibilities

• Develop bidding strategy for new product.
• Negotiate new terms and conditions for new product.
• Analyze the requirements with the customer, determines the strategy for the proposal, and develops the execution plan for the project.
• Lead teams comprised of engineering, nuclear engineering, project planners/cost estimators, QA/QC and field operations at nuclear utilities.
• Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
• Direct the overall technical, cost and schedule requirements on assigned contracts, including engineering and field services.
• Interface with customer to ensure that contract requirements are met including cost/schedule reporting, multi-phase design reviews and other engineering deliverables.
• Develop growth opportunities in Field Service business line.
• Take corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance with technical specifications and schedule commitments.
• Develop proposals for Field Service projects and lead technical and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate subcontracting efforts to ensure that any outsourced work scopes meet all technical requirements.
• Lead negotiation of complex contract changes or claims and resolves any technical and/or commercial issues with customers and subcontractors.
• Manage change through defined change control process for the assigned process.
• Contribute to improving/developing systems, and with setting project evaluation parameters to improve profitability.
• Define/design activities (starting from existing solutions), and roles/responsibilities for team members for unique requirements of the project. Formulates business case in support of deviations and exceptions.
• Complex change management including claim management, bonus/penalty clauses (with significant risk).

Proposal Phase

• Identify and secure opportunities.
• Develop strategy to win new work.
• Review customer RFP.
• Call and lead proposal kick off meeting.
• Prepare proposal plan and schedule.
• Lead proposal team through the development of the proposal package.
• Lead internal legal, commercial, engineering and operations reviews.
• Lead proposal challenge sessions to ensure winning solution with competitive pricing.
• Prepare package and deliver to the customer.
• Single point of contact for customer questions.
• Lead pricing and contract terms and conditions negotiations.
• Lead purchase order reviews with legal, commercial, engineering and operations
• Book projects.

Pre-Deployment Phase

• Call and lead project kick off meeting.
• Prepare and manage pre-deployment schedule.
• Prepare and manage pre-deployment budget.
• Review and approve all project deliverables.
• Update customer on schedule and cost performance (SPI, CPI).
• Manage all customer changes through contractual change mechanism.
• Manage project billing, working closely with project accountant to collect charges, review and approve invoices.
• Lead project team to resolve all technical issues.
• Single point of contact for customer reporting on technical issues including non-conformances.

Execution Phase

• Call and lead field readiness review with project team and senior BWXT and customer management.
• Prepare and manage execution schedule.
• Prepare and manage execution budget.
• Review and approve all project deliverables.
• Update customer on schedule and cost performance (SPI, CPI).
• Manage all customer changes through contractual change mechanism.
• Manage project billing, working closely with project accountant to collect charges, review and approve invoices.
• Lead project team to resolve all technical issues.
• Single point of contact for customer reporting on technical issues including non-conformances.
• Lead field trouble-shooting teams to develop technical solutions to as found and non-conforming conditions.

Close Out Phase

• Call and lead field lessons learned with project team and senior BWXT and customer management.
• Review and approve all project deliverables.
• Update customer on schedule and cost performance (SPI, CPI).
• Manage all customer changes through contractual change mechanism.
• Manage project billing, working closely with project accountant to collect charges, review and approve invoices.
• Ensure project is closed out as per contractual requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 to 20 years related experience.
• Significant contract management experience with sophisticated buyers such as nuclear utilities.
• Experience in customer relationship management.

WHY JOIN BWXT?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees!
• Competitive salaries
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Bonus plan
• Competitive Health and Dental benefits
• Educational Refund Program
• Life insurance… and so much more!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

BWXT Canada 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.

BWXT Canada Ltd. 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, colour, 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.