Director Project Controls

Status:  Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: Post Secondary Education in Engineering, Business, Finance or Law
Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Temporary Work Location: Durham, ON 
Shifts(s): Days 
Travel: Up to 30%
Deadline to Apply: June 27, 2025    
Salary Range: $146,000.00 - $233,000.00 Per Year 
 
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. 

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history. 

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job. 

JOB OVERVIEW 
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Controls Director. 

Reporting to the Enterprise Project Organization (EPO). The successful candidate will be responsible to lead and manage the planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, and performance measurement activities across complex and large-scale programs or portfolios, including new generation. This role ensures the successful delivery of projects by implementing best-in-class project controls systems, tools, and processes, supporting executive decision-making, and providing strategic oversight.   As the Project Controls Director, you will supervise a team of professionals as well as those assigned in a matrixed organization who are critical in the success of project delivery. We are looking for a senior level project management professional committed to successful project delivery of our Nuclear and Renewable Generation capital programs, as well as advancing our Project Controls framework. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide project controls standards, methodologies and tools toe effectively manage and control a project or program throughout its lifecycle, including implementation of robust change management and risk mitigation porocesses.
• Provide strategic guidance on cost and schedule management, earned value management (EVM), quantity tracking and performance measurement and risk analysis.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of project controls professionals across multiple projects or programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align project controls strategy with corporate goals.
• Oversee project planning, baseline development, forecasting, and variance analysis for schedule and budget. Oversee development of estimates, cash flow forecasts, and funding needs.
• Monitor project budgets and schedule identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage the Gated process and provide all projects with teh required support to effectively prepare for the gate including Business Case development. Interfaces with governing bodies to coordinate the release of funds and manage Portfolio/Program funds.
• Produce executive-level dashboards and reports on project performance, risk status and trends.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Interface with finance, legal, procurement and operations to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy 

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

• Post Secondary Education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Law or related field is required; and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and/or AACE Certification, is considered an asset.
• Deep knowledge of project controls disciplines: cost engineering, scheduling, risk management, earned value management, and advanced work packaging. 
• Minimum of 10-15 years’ of progressive experience in project controls, program management or project management. 
• Proven leadership in managing project controls for large-scale or mega projects ($100M+)
• A drive to achieve best value for money, meeting business objectives in a high profile, strategic, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while improving the customer experience and upholding OPG’s behaviours and values.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written, is essential;
• Experience with PMO environments and integrated project delivery (IPD) methods is considered an asset. 

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com. 

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Durham, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025. 

What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.  

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history. 

 
Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.