Project Manager

Project Manager, Nuclear

Join a globally growing team where complex automation solutions are created at the highest level to sustainably impact lives around the world. 

Major Duties

• Responsible for projects from receipt of purchase order through final installation and customer acceptance.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities Project Execution

• Lead the project team to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
  
  
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project, maintaining consistent verbal and written communication and documenting all key project events.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  
  
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
  
  

Planning & Forecasting

• Develop budgets for labor and materials.
  
  
• Oversee the creation and management of project schedules, identifying critical path activities.
  
  
• Conduct initial project build plan meetings.
  
  
• Manage and allocate project resources.
  
  

Financial Management

• Work with financial analysts to ensure timely billing and invoicing.
  
  
• Ensure all project deliverables and customer approvals are completed for milestone payments and final project closure.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Hold regular team communications meetings.
  
  
• Mentor and support team members to maintain high morale and efficiency.
  
  
• Lead by example and ensure all internal procedures are followed.
  
  
• Issue weekly updates and conduct post-project employee assessments.
  
  

Compliance

• Ensure all business activities uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with the organization's Code of Business Conduct.
  
  
• Ensure all project activities meet legal and internal safety standards, including preparation of PSHSRs.
  
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Act as the customer advocate to maximize satisfaction.
  
  
• Proactively address and escalate customer concerns as needed.
  
  
• Partner with account managers to manage client relationships.
  
  
• Support Applications Engineering in customer interaction and proposal development.
  
  

Management Reporting

• Attend project status meetings as required.
  
  
• Report progress, issues, and forecasts to senior management.
  
  

Change Management

• Track all contract changes and prepare Change Order Requests (CORs).
  
  
• Ensure team executes changes only after formal customer approval.
  
  

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental compliance:
  
  
• Hold team members accountable for HSE compliance.
  
  
• Conduct hazard assessments, inspections, and audits.
  
  
• Ensure appropriate training and corrective measures are in place.
  
  
• Provide required supervision, equipment, and safe working conditions.
  
  
• Attend HSE Due Diligence training.
  
  
• Support assembly and testing of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components when applicable.
  
  
• Adhere strictly to CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements.
  
  Qualifications Education
  • Post-secondary diploma or engineering degree in electronics, electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering.
    
    
  • PMP designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.
    
    
  Experience
  • Experience managing automation projects over $1 million with multidisciplinary teams.
    
    
  • Proven leadership on multi-disciplinary project teams.
    
    
  • At least three years in a lead role across various markets and project types.
    
    
  • Practical knowledge of robotics, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, and machine controls.
    
    
  • Preference for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, process engineering background, and troubleshooting skills.
    
    
  • Experience working under deadlines and pressure.
    
    
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent).
    
    

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.