Senior Project Manager – Nuclear – Canada Central

Overview

In this role you lead complex, multi-disciplinary energy and nuclear projects, driving delivery and strategic client engagement across Canada. You will oversee major programs, mentor delivery teams, and collaborate with regional leaders to win opportunities and shape innovative solutions. The position blends delivery leadership with client relationship management in a hybrid work setting. You’ll contribute to growth in the nuclear sector and support cross-regional, One GHD client solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work model (in-office three days/week)
• Competitive compensation
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment
• Reasonable accommodation for disabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex energy/nuclear projects ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety targets are met
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, environmental, and advisory services
• Own project governance, risk management, change control, and client reporting
• Apply health, safety, quality, and project management systems consistently
• Provide senior delivery oversight and leverage SMEs for successful outcomes
• Mentor project managers and technical staff to elevate capability
• Support and lead proposals from delivery/constructability perspectives
• Navigate governance related to proposals and pricing
• Act as trusted relationship lead for energy clients and collaborate with leadership
• Support client engagement planning, lessons learned, and forward-looking discussions
• Identify organic growth from project delivery and pursue follow-on work
• Contribute to pursuit strategies and propositions where delivery credibility stands out
• Collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver a One GHD solution

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, etc.) or related field
• Professional licensure or eligibility preferred (P.Eng. + PMP)
• 10–15 years of experience in nuclear/energy/aerospace sectors including business development, PM, and technical leadership
• Experience in design integration and complex project delivery in a multi-disciplinary engineering/architecture firm
• Ability to lead end-to-end delivery of multidisciplinary building/facilities projects from planning to construction support
• Strong project management fundamentals with earned value management (EVM) experience
• Understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and QA/QC systems
• Experience supporting/leading proposal development including scope, planning, and estimating
• Proven ability to engage and navigate conversations on scope, cost, and delivery with stakeholders
• Experience with regulated nuclear/power utilities and delivery models (DBB, DB, IPA/Alliance, P3)

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentorship
• Executive-level communication
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Design integration and technical leadership
• Proposal development and cost estimation

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