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Senior Project Manager, Central Utility Plants

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

This is an on-site role where you may act as the project's representative throughout the design and/or construction phases. Daily responsibilities include site inspections, reviewing submittals, documenting meeting minutes, conducting functional testing, preparing weekly reports, and evaluating specification compliance. You'll also lead internal coordination meetings, track critical scope and schedule items, and collaborate closely with the Program Lead.

This position requires experience of Central Utility Plants andGeo Thermal heating/cooling systems. Strong client coordination skills, logistics planning, and a technical mindset are essential for success in this position.

Your role

  • Delivers expert-level project management support.
  • Works collaboratively alongside the other Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to support the Program Lead.
  • Works with the Program Lead to manage the performance of the contractor and to escalate the necessary decisions.
  • Interfaces with various internal and external stakeholder groups to align the necessary consultations and approvals.
  • Works with the contractor to coordinate the required permits, approvals, and consents as well as to coordinate site logistics.
  • Oversees the delivery of the works in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk requirements.
  • Coordinates the effective application of change control procedures and escalates decisions as required.
  • Works collaboratively with the wider program team to coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals incl. design, health and safety, quality, environmental, security, etc.
  • Works collaboratively with the wider team to coordinate procurement activities and contract management activities.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-139344

Salary range

-

About you

  • BS Geothermal Engineering or Construction Management + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in the management and execution of central utility plants or geo- thermal installations.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project / program management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management and / or applicable technical areas to deliver complex projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver complex projects and programs.
  • Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing stakeholder relationships and providing reporting to enable effective decision making.
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to facilitate meetings / workshops with groups of stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Suite including BIM360, Revit, and AutoCAD is not required but is a plus
  • Working knowledge base in multiple software programs including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Adobe/Bluebeam as well as Project Management software (Prolog, Procore, Newforma, Aconex, etc.).

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $150 000 - &182 000). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Additional Requirement:

  • Must be able to pass a TSA background check and obtain an airport access badge
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process

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