Section Manager, Construction Support

Section Manager, Construction Support (MCR)### Section Manager, Construction Support (MCR)Apply:
Bruce Power:
Full time:
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10014075**Job Posting Start Date:**2026-10-30**Job Posting End Date:**2026-11-13Are 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* Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and mitigation of risk including emergent challenges that may prevent the achievement of a construction tasks or deliverables* Participates in design review sessions and meets regularly with other constructors, trades, contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to monitor and coordinate construction tasks and deliverables
**Leadership*** 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* Ensure 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 upon 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.**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.**#J-18808-Ljbffr