Senior Project Manager - Nuclear - Canada Central

About GHD | Energy Business

GHD’s Energy business is positioned for significant growth across the Americas, with priority areas including power generation, transmission and distribution, battery energy storage systems, hydropower, future fuels, gas-to-power, renewable natural gas, carbon capture, and major project delivery for mining and industrial clients. We bring together advisory, engineering, environmental, permitting, Indigenous engagement, project management, and delivery expertise to support clients across the full project lifecycle.

Who are we looking for?

To support GHD’s growth in the Energy business across Canada, GHD is making investments to increase our footprint in the nuclear sector. Our Canadian business is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Energy team! In this role, you will lead and expand our energy delivery team and liaise with key clients across Canada, with a focus on the Canada Central region (Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan), with potential to support other Regions with nuclear and large infrastructure projects. You’ll shape strategic plans, identify client needs, and deliver cutting-edge solutions in areas like large new nuclear builds, emerging nuclear technology (SMRs, MMRs, FNPPs, etc.), contaminated site remediation, nuclear waste management, decommissioning, electrical transmission and distribution, and emerging technologies. You’ll support not only delivery but also business development. This is your opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with industry leaders to champion innovative project delivery!

Role Purpose

This role combines senior-level project delivery leadership with strategic client relationship management for priority energy clients. It is designed for an experienced professional who can lead complex, multidisciplinary projects while also acting as a trusted client interface.

The role is delivery-led, with accountability for major projects forming the core of the position, complemented by relationship management responsibilities that help strengthen client partnerships, identify future opportunities, and support sustainable growth.

Focus: Major Project Delivery as well as Strategic Client Relationship Management

Our Hybrid Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Location: Ontario (Waterloo, Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Whitby, Peterborough, St. Catherines)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary nuclear, and energy projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams across architecture, engineering, environmental, and advisory services
• Maintain accountability for project governance, risk management, change control, and client reporting
• Ensure consistent application of GHD’s health, safety, quality, and project management systems
• Provide senior delivery oversight and coordinate with subject matter experts as required to achieve successful project outcomes
• Mentor and support project managers and technical staff, contributing to capability development and delivery excellence
• Support and lead proposals and pursuits from a delivery, constructability, and execution perspective
• Navigate internal governance as related to proposal preparation and pricing
• Act as a trusted relationship lead for assigned energy clients or programs, working closely with sector and regional leadership
• Serve as a client advocate internally, ensuring client priorities, constraints, and decision-making realities are understood across delivery teams
• Support client engagement planning, including regular check-ins, lessons learned, and forward-looking discussions
• Identify organic growth opportunities arising from project delivery, including follow-on phases, extensions, and new programs
• Contribute to pursuit strategies and proposals where delivery credibility and utility experience are key differentiators
• Collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver a One GHD approach to client solutions

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, etc.), or related technical field of study
• Professional licensure or eligibility preferred (P.Eng. + PMP)
• 10-15 years of experience in the nuclear, energy, or aerospace sector including business development, project management, and technical leadership for major infrastructure
• Experience in design integration and complex project delivery within a multi-disciplinary engineering/architecture consulting firm in the role of a Project Manager, Engineering Manager or Design Manager is an asset
• Ability to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multidisciplinary building and facilities projects, from early planning and concept development through detailed design, procurement, and construction support is an asset
• Strong project management fundamentals, including strong progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) experience to plan and control scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk, taking proactive action to address technical and commercial issues
• Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development, including scope definition, work planning, scheduling, and fee estimation
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively navigate challenging conversations related to scope, change, cost, and delivery performance with executive, operational, and technical client stakeholders
• Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams
• Experience with regulated nuclear or power utilities (generation, transmission & distribution, substations, hydro, or asset programs)
• Comfortable operating in a role spanning delivery leadership and client-facing responsibilities
• Experience with Design Bid Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), and alternative delivery projects such as Progressive DB, Integrated Project Delivery/Alliance and/or P3 considered an asset

The salary range for this position is $132,,569 - $182,569. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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