Execution Director - Turbine Island and Balance of Plant
Atkinsréalis
A global engineering & nuclear services firm delivering end‑to‑end infrastructure and energy solutions.
Lead EPC delivery of turbine island and balance of plant for nuclear new‑build project.
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Design and Engineering
Civil Design and Engineering
Structural Design and Engineering
Electrical Design and Engineering
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Transportation planning
Highways and bridges
Railroads and transit
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environment
Education
Aerospace
Security
Defence
Communications
Infrastructure
Role
Description
site mobilization
design maturity
system turnover
readiness review
procurement management
risk management
Coordinate site mobilization, site logistics, temporary works, and laydown for TI/BOP.
Oversee design maturity (0–100%) for TI/BOP, ensuring constructability, operability, maintainability, and standardization across units/fleet where applicable.
Lead systemization & turnover strategy (MC, Substantial Completion, Provisional Acceptance), and integrate with startup/commissioning for TI/BOP systems.
Lead independent readiness reviews (e.g., Construction Readiness, Commissioning Readiness, Hot Functional Readiness).
Systems Thinking: Manages interdependencies across NSSS/TI/BOP and grid/infrastructure.
Direct long-lead and critical procurement (turbine-generator, condenser, transformers, switchgear, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, HVAC equipment, fire protection packages, water treatment plants).
Oversee licensing interfaces and ensure TI/BOP design and construction meet regulatory commitments, including design change control, configuration management, and records retention.
Engage with corporate functions (Legal, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain) and external stakeholders (regulator, insurers, lenders' engineer as applicable).
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., CSA N286, ASME, CWB, IEEE, NFPA, local building codes) and conformance to Nuclear QA requirements (e.g., graded approach, hold/witness points, document traceability).
Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety including adherence with corporate and customer safety programs, development and enforcement of necessary training and requirements, adherence to corrective action programs and enforcement of performance standards for all of the above.
Chair TI/BOP Risk & Opportunity reviews, maintain a dynamic risk register (technical, supply chain, constructability, commissioning), and drive mitigations with quantified impacts.
Provide transparent, fact-based monthly reporting: EHS, EVM, milestones, risks, issues, changes, claims, and cash flow.
Act as the single accountable owner for interfaces between NSSS/Island Vendor, TI, and BOP systems; resolve cross-contract clashes proactively.
Oversee field execution (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C) including productivity tracking, installation quality, weld/NDE programs, and system turnover readiness.
Manage EPC contract execution for TI/BOP, including Work Packages, change orders, claims prevention/defense, and commercial administration.
Align with grid operator, interconnection teams, and site infrastructure programs (roads, water intake/outfall, cooling towers/once-through systems).
Govern technical baselines (requirements, interfaces, configuration, V&V) and approve design changes affecting safety, cost, or schedule.
Ensure all project activities comply with corporate standards of ethical conduct, cyber-security, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols.
Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for TI & BOP scope; drive critical-path performance and float preservation.
Ensure data integrity across project systems (e.g., P6 for schedule, EcoSys for cost controls, ARM for risk management) and alignment with program PMO standards.
Set and enforce a nuclear safety culture and "Zero Harm" mindset across EPC partners and subcontractors.
Leadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture.
Lead monthly earned value reviews and cost forecasting (Estimate at Completion), ensuring adherence to budget, contingency drawdown controls, and cash flow targets.
Requirements
engineering degree
p6
pmp
nuclear
commercial
people management
Team Player, Shares Knowledge.
Demonstrated success with claims avoidance/management, change control, and commercial administration under EPC contracts.
Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge.
Nuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects preferred.
Proven record of delivering >$500M+ TIC scopes with complex supply chains and multi-year construction.
Team Building: Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals.
Quality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related). Advanced degree or PMP/PEng is an asset.
Experience in regulated environments and with regulatory/stakeholder engagement.
Expertise in project controls (P6, earned value, cost forecasting), risk management (ARM or equivalent), and stage-gate governance.
Strong working knowledge of nuclear quality frameworks (e.g., CSA N286, NQA-1 or equivalent), and major equipment (turbine-generator sets, condensers, large pumps, switchgear, transformers, HVAC, fire protection).
People Management: Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model.
Nuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.
Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities.
15+ years of large-scale power or nuclear new build/major retrofit experience; 10+ years in leadership roles delivering EPC scopes (preferably TI/BOP, conventional island).
Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.
Perform well under stress.
Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders.