Section Manager, Construction Support

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work? Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, we are looking to hire Section Manager, Construction Support within the Major Component Replacement (MCR) division.This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.The Section Manager, Construction Support provides construction expertise and services for all phases of the construction project including:Possessing a 'Safety First' mindset.As safety is always at the forefront of what we do, having a strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required.Ensuring that engineering requirements are met, scope is controlled, schedule is defined, controlled and me and budget is defined, controlled and met.Strong leadership abilities for coaching behaviours (Human Performance programs) to drive excellence in teams, peers and vendors.Knowledge of the EPSCA collective agreements with building trades.Risk and opportunities are defined, controlled and mitigated.Tasks and deliverables are completed.The Section Manager, Construction Support will carry out the standard accountabilities of a Manager in the following areas:Planning and Coordinating the Construction of Projects.Manages the construction tasks, deliverables and field execution of projects which includes: Safety (conventional, radiological, nuclear, environmental) of employees and the general public.Defining construction staff requirements.Coordinating and managing construction contracts.Communication with Project Team and stakeholder interface.Ability to communicate to different levels of stakeholders in organization.Determining construction methods and performing value added assessments of construction methods, tasks and deliverables.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, best industry practices, building and safety codes and other relevant regulations.Plan the efficient use of resources and coordination of required construction equipment.Understand, interpret, review and approve complex drawings and documents including participation in constructability review.Develops, validates and manages construction performance baseline and construction Basis of Estimate (BOE) including construction scope, quality, deliverables, risk, budget, schedule and staff requirements.Plan for storage, control and coordination of materials.Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory and licensing, and legal requirements.Control construction expenditures within limitations of the project budget.Benchmarks construction best practices and contribute to improvements in Human Performance and Lessons Learned Programs.Ensure all necessary construction permits and licenses are secured.Monitoring, Controlling and Integrating of Construction Services Promotes and upholds the Bruce Power mission of Safety First - Our Number One Value by ensuring construction tasks and deliverables comply with Safety (conventional, radiological, nuclear, environmental) requirements.Leads the execution of construction tasks and deliverables in accordance with the engineering design Builds strong cross-functional work relationships and communication within the project team (e.G., Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Environment, Health & Safety, Project Controls, Finance, Human Resources, Training and others) and stakeholders.Managing vendors for safety and quality Identifies staffing requirements for the project and hires fully qualified resources (in house or contracted) to support project delivery Ensures tasks and deliverables are assigned to qualified organizations or contractors so that construction tasks and deliverables are performed in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory and Bruce Power requirements Strong knowledge of Bruce Power’s policies and procedures is considered an asset Knowledge and understanding of the Bruce Power Excellence Model Provides regular and appropriate performance, behaviour and developmental feedback to direct reports and ensures high quality staff is available to support assigned construction tasks and deliverables Guides and coaches construction staff on how to proceed when problems are encountered to ensure that they are resolved promptly and decisions and initiatives are in line with project and Bruce Power goals and strategies Monitors and appraises construction performance to ensure that effective corrective action has been taken for all identified opportunities and challenges. In situations where performance improvement initiatives do not correct deficiencies related to personnel behaviour or performance and recommends appropriate disciplinary action for worker Promotes a work environment characterized by innovation, creativity, teamwork, transparency, integrity and respect and works with the Construction team in developing processes that produce consistent, high-quality outcomes Provides construction staff with the necessary professional/technical development, resources and tools to ensure the project can be appropriately executed Owns the discipline specific training program and helps supervisors find the right balance between administrative efforts and in field time Ensures that supplemental workers have an appropriate level of oversight and engagement by personnel to ensure that performance is commensurate with that of station standards and expectations Establishes effective internal and external relationships with contractors, craft labour union representatives, suppliers, and the building trade council representatives.Education: A 4 year university degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent 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®).Experience: A minimum of 6 years of construction experience, at least 3 of those years in nuclear power with responsibility for construction of complex, safety systems. Experience level may vary depending on the scope of the project, but a demonstrable record of delivering Construction Management services for a major capital construction programs/projects within the expected scope, quality, schedule, and budget is required. Experience must span the entire program or project lifecycle from inception to closeout.Knowledge of Canadian Standard Association’s 'Management Systems Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants' (N286-05).Knowledge of all relevant Environmental and Health and Safety legislation.Requires sound practical experience to understand, coach and influence mixed services personnel through the phases of planning, organizing, scheduling and execution of construction work, and to motivate same to integrate their efforts and attain optimal work performance.Multi-discipline trade experience is considered an asset.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.If you don't see a role that matches your skills and experience, we encourage you to use our Join Our Talent Community feature. By joining our talent community, you can add your profile to our database. This allows us to keep your information on hand for future opportunities that may align with your background and interests. We encourage you to create/sign-in to your candidate home page feature located in the top-right corner of this page. You can create job alerts that match your job search criteria. This way, you will receive notifications when new opportunities that align with your interests are posted. Stay connected with Bruce Power and be the first to know about exciting career opportunities. At Bruce Power, there are limitless opportunities to pursue multiple career paths and take on exciting new challenges, all while enjoying small town, lakeside living. Explore a career with us! Inclusion fuels excellence. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels safe, valued, and seen - because when people thrive, we all succeed. Guided by our Excellence Model and One Team mindset, inclusion is more than a value - it’s how we deliver results: smarter, safer, and stronger. Safe. Reliable. Securing Tomorrow. Learn more, view our Inclusion Policy.Situated on the shore of Lake Huron, Bruce Power provides nuclear power to one in three homes, hospitals, schools and businesses in Ontario and medical isotopes across the globe to keep medical equipment sterilized and assist in fighting disease. The Bruce site has a proud history of nuclear power generation. Our multi-year Life-Extension Program builds on our experience, allowing us to invest in our site, our community, and our province.
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