Project Controls Director

Project Controls Director

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Location – Mississauga, ON

Your role within the team: 

• Oversee and lead Project Controls strategy.

• Participate in developing, enhancing adhering to project controls processes and procedures are in place.

• Develop and lead Project Controls strategy for the project and Joint Venture.

• Ensure Joint Venture partners are apprised through reporting and status updates.

• Responsible for smooth operation and management of project controls teams.

• Identify and resolve issues, key variances and develop corrective action planning.

• Report to a Project Director.

• Create functional team strategy and lead a team of Planners and Cost controllers and conduct performance evaluations.

• Client interface with respect to project.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.

• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate: 

• Possess post-secondary education i.e. diploma or degree B.A., B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Com, PMP, AACE, or possess equivalent relevant industry experience in senior roles within project controls and or project management. Nuclear experience.

• 15+ years of relevant Project cost and Schedule control experience, 5-10 years of which leading teams in complex engineering and construction projects environment.

• Proficient in MS office suite of software, especially in Microsoft Excel.

• Preferably thorough knowledge of Primavera P6.

• Demonstrate problem solving abilities, including the ability to learn new software as per the company standards.

• Expert knowledge of PMBOK / PMI project management techniques including hands on experience applying on large projects. i.e. critical path method planning, progress measurement and earned value techniques, analyzing data, and complex project reporting. Strong knowledge of the general project controls policies and procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details are required.

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills with a results-oriented approach.

• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

• Ability to work well with Clients and Alliance partners.

• Ability to develop, build and maintain good working relationships leading a Project Controls team.

• Ability to communicate effectively to senior management.

• Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and work with senior project cost controller.

• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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