Construction Director – Nuclear Island / Balance of Plant

AtkinsRealis

CA.ON.Pickering.1340 Pickering Parkway, Canada

Full Time

Posted October 19, 2026

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 20, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

Responsible for planning, integration and execution oversight of a defined Monark-D construction scope, such as the Nuclear Island or Balance of Plant/Conventional Island.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as construction lead for the assigned Nuclear Island or Balance of Plant scope.
Lead constructability reviews and ensure construction requirements are incorporated into detailed design.
Develop execution strategies, installation methodologies, work packaging plans and construction sequencing.
Support development and validation of the integrated project schedule and construction logic.
Coordinate Engineering, Supply Chain, logistics, Construction and Commissioning interfaces.
Identify risks, constraints and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
Verify readiness, including design maturity, material availability, workforce planning and site support.
Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost and schedule performance.
Support turnover planning, testing, commissioning and system handover.
Manage relationships with construction contractors, suppliers and field supervision.
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, regulatory and project-governance requirements.
Report scope performance, risks and readiness to project leadership.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, a skilled trade or a related discipline; equivalent senior field experience may be considered. Professional engineering, construction management, trade or project management credentials are preferred.
Typically, 10+ years of progressive experience delivering major construction scopes in nuclear, power generation, heavy industrial or complex infrastructure projects.
Experience with work packaging, mobilization, field supervision, sequencing, productivity, change control, cost and schedule performance, recovery planning, testing, turnover and commissioning.
Strong working knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, configuration management, inspection and test planning, non-conformance management, records and turnover documentation.
Knowledge of the assigned plant area, including Nuclear Island safety-related and nuclear-quality installations or Balance of Plant civil works, utilities, buildings and conventional systems.
Previous accountability for a major plant area, construction package or portfolio of contracts, with demonstrated management of safety, quality, cost, schedule, risk and stakeholder relationships.

Benefits & Perks

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
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Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
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