Program Manager, Project Controls (PMO)

Job title:

Program Manager, Project Controls (PMO)

Company

Bruce Power

Job description

Job Posting Start Date: 2025-04-11Job Posting End Date: 2025-04-27At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.Be a part of the team — our future is bright!Currently, our Project Management Office is currently hiring for various Program Manager, Project Controls positions in the following disciplines:Program Manager, Project Controls (Scheduling)Program Manager, Project Controls (Cost)Program Manager, Project Controls (PMC Delivery)The Projects Controls team is high-performing and committed to operational excellence by applying best practice project controls practices, procedures and tools to ensure the safe execution and delivery of projects at Bruce Power.The Program Manager, Project Controls supports the Projects team by managing the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive estimating, planning & scheduling, cost and risk management processes, tools and methodologies for large-scale multi-million or billion dollar projects.This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.Key Responsibilities :LeadershipCoordinates the activities of the Project Controls for a specific program to assure steady workflow, maximum production, compliance with deadlines, and efficiency of operationsImplements goals, objectives and operating procedures for a program, and ensures they are properly implemented and integrated with other Projects Group departments. Monitors and evaluates the success of the strategies employed within the section to ensure that the strategies are in keeping with original goals and plansAdvises Project Managers on the project controls requirements, including completing analysis on projects, programs and portfolios.If resources are contracted, assumes an oversight role with a delivery mindset to ensure the contractor provides quality services and/or qualified personnelPromotes a ‘continuous improvement environment’ and works through the Management team to foster this cultureApplies appropriate project controls functions ensuring that all project activities such as data collection, analysis and forecasting to comply with customer and regulatory requirementsProvides oversight of the implementation of management guidelines, procedures, business processes, systems and tools that enable the accurate and efficient evaluation of project performance and optimize the delivery of projects through its lifecycleApplies expertise to earned value performance measurements, including the initial set up and regular updating of multiple project controls systems, and facilitating developing project specific reports, as required. Including the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls standards and resources for project cost and estimate management systemsResponsible for the maintenance of the project controls systems which record and update budgets, contract commitments, actual costs from invoices and forecasts into the cost control system database for the projectCollaborates with other Project Control managers in the preparation of the project budget from the final estimate quantitiesEnsures the estimate and budget are fully coordinated with, and loaded as resource quantities in the scheduleEnsures comparison cost and estimate elements from similar projects and provides an analysis which serves as supporting material for decisions on awarding contracts or rejecting bidsEnsures accurate project controls information is included in the Project plans Maintains the format and integrity of the cost database in order to effectively support cost estimatingOversees accuracy of actual and projected project cost information is received processed and reported in an accurate and timely manner to the Project teamProvides technical oversight of cost analysis and advises Project staff on cost over-runs, trends, opportunities, conflicts and risks in a timely manner to facilitate prompt corrective actionsMonitoring, Analysis & Reporting Project PerformanceReports project deliverables status in accordance with the PMP and Project Controls Department governance, to produce appropriate metrics, dashboards, graphics and reports

Monitors actual progress and compares planned objectives, risks, schedules and budgetsProvides timely information/metrics to the Project Manager to facilitate corrective measuresCoordinates and monitors Project Controls activities and implements required resources and systems to ensure availability of timely, accurate cost information and forecastsMonitors, analyzes, and forecasts all project controls elements on the project, including trends and changesMonitors and compares planned value to earned valueMonitors, and evaluates, project controls program for Continuous Improvement opportunitiesDevelops and supports the implementation of standardized project controls processes and proceduresPerforms periodic project audits to ensure accurate reporting by the project team. This audit function may entail a detailed site review and verificationPerform Benchmark analysis for estimating/ project performanceKnowledge and SkillsExperience delivering large capital projectsHighly developed skills in the following: Project controls; leadership; staff development; stakeholder management; communication both written and oral; analytical and problem solving; decision making; interpersonal; organizational and time management skillsAbility to manage key stakeholder interests while managing conflicting priorities and business interestsA team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding and complex work environmentThis position requires general knowledge of all elements of project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost and risk managementKnowledge of Earned Value Management Techniques and Change Management Processes.Knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety Legislation.A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment,An individual who is able to handle a variety of constituencies, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.Demonstrated proficiency in supporting project managers in interacting directly with customers, 3rd party engineering consultants, and suppliers.Exceptional knowledge in Primavera P6, Cleopatra Enterprise, EcoSys and ARM (Associate in Risk Management)Education and ExperienceThis knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of a 4 year University degree in an appropriate field such as, Engineering, or a General Technical degree or equivalent education/experience.Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project or Program Management Professional (PMP, PgMP) and/or demonstrated familiarity with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).Any certification by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers International (AACE), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) with special emphasis on the Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP). PMI has a similar certification, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) will be considered an asset.A period of over 8 years and up to and including 10 years of progressive management experience in a relevant field which will include a minimum of 5 years of experience with Project Controls as a Planner/Scheduler, Cost Engineer, Estimator, on large capital projects in a safety critical environment. Knowledge of Canadian Standard Association’s “Management Systems Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants” (N286-05).Are you ready for a change?Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.

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Canada

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:16:06 GMT

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