Senior Project Manager (Projects Canada)

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  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Category: Project ManagementJob Description: Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join its Canadian business focusing on projects across Oil, Gas & New Energy and across the Bio Products sector major capital project delivery. This opportunity will provide senior leadership across large-scale, multi-disciplinary capital projects. The RoleThe Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) delivery for large, multi-year scopes. You will be accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost and risk; orchestrating an integrated team across engineering centers, supply chain and site construction management to deliver predictable outcomes on complex projects valued at over $100 million. Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood has a strong presence in the energy transition supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada. What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across minerals and metals
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. All reviews, interviews, and assessments are conducted by professional recruiters.Responsibilities: Typical Responsibilities
  • Lead execution of major capital EPC/EPCM projects valued over $100M
  • Manage project financing activities and feasibility studies
  • Ensure project performance meets approved cost, schedule, risk, cost recovery and safety requirements
  • Prepare and oversee project financing documentation in collaboration with clients
  • Develop and award multiple lump-sum/turnkey EPC(M) contracts
  • Form and lead high-performing project management teams
  • Implement infrastructure and contracting strategies for successful project delivery
  • Lead project cost and schedule development and ensure successful execution
  • Model visible safety leadership; embed project specific HSE plans, risk assessments/JHAs and field assurance
  • Support proposal development, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates for clients
  • Own full EPCM scope delivery across phases (DBM/FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Turnover) with clear stage gate and reporting discipline.
  • Establish and run the Project Management Plan and integrated Project Execution Plan; ensure rigorous interface management, risk management, and construction driven planning.
  • Lead change, trend, and variance control with project controls (CPI/SPI), ensuring transparent forecasting and recoveries.
  • Oversee sourcing strategies for long-lead materials and critical services; steward contractor performance and commercial outcomes under EPC/EPCM/alliancing frameworks.
  • Direct multi-discipline engineering (pipeline, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical/instrumentation) with an emphasis on constructability, modularization, and replication (Design-One/Build-Many).
  • Integrate Global Execution Centre (GEC) resources effectively to meet cost/schedule while maintaining quality and assurance.
  • Lead the CM interface (and/or act as CM delegate as required) across spreads and facilities, ensuring readiness, logistics, winter work planning, crossings, and commissioning/turnover are planned early and executed safely. (Construction-driven execution.)
  • Partner closely with Client, Indigenous communities, local businesses, and regulators; embed commitments into contracting and execution strategies.
  • Build, coach and scale a high-performing, integrated EPCM team (office, GEC, site); set clear objects and cadence; ensure onboarding and knowledge transfer
Qualifications: What makes you remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Expected:
  • Relevant engineering or technical degree/diploma
  • 20+ years relevant industrial experience on EPC/EPCM projects as a project manager in capital projects; including execution in remote/complex terrain
  • Extensive experience in project management, project development, feasibility evaluation, and project finance
  • Strong background in engineering management and contract administration
  • Demonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Desirable
  • Experience with major downstream, petrochemical, or refining projects
  • Experience working with large-scale clients in Canada
  • Familiarity with Wood systems, tools, and project delivery processes
About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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