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Egis · 1 month ago

Project Director, Nuclear Infrastructure

Egis is a growing company in North America with over 1,000 engineers, architects, and planners. They are seeking a Project Director for Nuclear Infrastructure to lead the Site Preparation Conceptual Engineering Project, ensuring alignment with client objectives and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Serve as primary liaison with Client, representing EGIS in all contractual, strategic, and managerial matters
Maintain and strengthen a collaborative, trust-based relationship with the client through transparency, responsiveness, and effective communication
Ensure all project activities are aligned with client priorities, governance expectations, and milestone commitments
Lead executive and steering committee meetings with Client and subcontractor organizations
Support high-level decision-making and ensure timely escalation of strategic or contractual issues
Establish and oversee implementation of Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Quality Plan (PQP), and Risk & Interface Management Framework
Ensure compliance with EGIS and Client governance frameworks, including reporting, documentation control, and internal review cycles
Chair project management and review boards to ensure coordinated delivery across all workstreams
Verify that all internal and external deliverables undergo proper quality and compliance checks before submission
Manage contract execution, including scope adherence, change management, and claims avoidance
Oversee budget, financial forecasts, and earned value reporting in collaboration with the Project Manager and Controls Lead
Ensure all commercial obligations, invoicing, and progress certifications are accurate and traceable
Approve resource allocation plans, staffing forecasts, and subcontractor performance evaluations
Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary, international project team, ensuring cohesion and consistent delivery standards across Canada and France
Foster a strong safety and quality culture aligned with nuclear industry expectations
Promote collaboration between strategic (Canada-based) and technical (France-based) teams to achieve seamless project execution
Coach, mentor, and evaluate project leadership personnel to maintain excellence in delivery
Facilitate Lessons Learned sessions with the Project Manager and Construction Program Director to capture and institutionalize best practices
Ensure all communication channels between client, subcontractors, and internal teams remain open, structured, and proactive
Represent EGIS at client review meetings, progress updates, and steering committees
Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle

Qualification

Nuclear InfrastructureContract ManagementStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationPrimavera P6LeadershipContinuous ImprovementISO 9001ISO 19443Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
15+ years of experience leading major infrastructure or nuclear-related consultancy projects
Proven record as Project Director or Senior Project Manager on complex, multi-phase programs
Demonstrated expertise in project governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement
Experience working with large Owner–Operator clients and multi-partner delivery teams
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Preferred

Familiarity with Canadian nuclear and environmental frameworks (CNSC, IAAC, MECP)
Experience in multi-national or cross-border project delivery (Canada–EU)
PMP or IPMA Level B certification
Working knowledge of Primavera P6-based reporting and PMO tools

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Referral bonus in line with the Referral Program

Company

Egis is an international group offering engineering, project structuring and operations services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Tikehau Capital
2025-08-04Acquired
2025-07-07Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Yann JAOUAN
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) US
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