Senior Project Manager – Pipeline & Energy Infrastructure

Senior Project Manager – Pipeline & Energy Infrastructure:

On behalf of our oil & gas client, Vaquarii is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience with Pipeline Integrity projects for a 12-Month Contract.

The successful candidate will cover capital project delivery from early feasibility through post construction close out, running multiple projects on a short cycle. The right candidate will have owned a project plan, start to finish, including budget, risk, and change management

Services will be delivered through a hybrid work schedule from the client’s downtown Calgary headquarters, with employees onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Project Development:
• Conduct feasibility studies and alternative analysis to assess the viability of the project, including technical, financial, and operational aspects and complete early project development activities.
• Project Planning:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project execution in line with the Company’s Operating Model and the Project Delivery Standard.
• Complete early stakeholder engagements to establish communication channels, set expectations, and ensure their input is incorporated into the project plan.
• Clearly define the project objectives, deliverables, and scope to ensure all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the project objective.
• Establish and understand the project’s Regulatory and Environmental objectives and document expected post construction commitments.
• Develop project plans including, but not limited to project execution plan; communication plan; risk management plan; change management plan; resource plan; procurement plan; safety management plan; construction management plan; etc.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and motivate the project team, fostering collaboration and ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals.
• Resource Management:
• Identify and allocate necessary resources, working with the regional team Lead for regional contractor engagement, Construction Management & Inspection (CM&I) for inspection resources, and Supply Chain for material procurement and reservations.
• Budget Management:
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within approved limits and financial resources are used efficiently.
• Change Management:
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring that all changes are documented, approved, and communicated effectively to stakeholders.
• Safety Leadership:
• Actively demonstrate corporate safety culture, lead safety discussions on projects, and support the onsite site construction activities emphasizing safety and quality.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring minimal impact on project progress while actively managing associated cost impacts.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements through regular reviews, periodic audits, and turnover documentation tracking.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Supply Chain Management:
• Work with our integrated Supply Chain team for regional contractor engagement, development of scopes of work, request for proposals (RFPs), and providing feedback on contract related items. Issuance of associated Release Orders (RO) and Purchase Orders (PO) under the correct contracts for the appropriate services and materials required.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring that objectives are met and identifying areas for improvement.
• Prepare formal reports, address ad hoc inquiries, and provide leadership with project updates.
• Issue Resolution:
• Address any issues or challenges that arise during the project, coordinating with relevant parties to implement solutions.
• Post Construction Monitoring:
• Complete post construction monitoring activities to ensure regulatory and environmental commitments are adhered to.
• Portfolio Management:
• Support the multi-year scope development, cost estimation, outage requirements, risk identification, and cost refinement for future projects.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in continuous improvement by actively providing feedback to the project leadership team, the PMO, and contractors regarding processes, performance, project activities, and deliverables.
• Lead the implementation of approved continuous improvement changes on your projects.

Technical Environment:

• N/A

Must Have Skills:

1. Capital Project Management Experience: Proven experience managing complex capital infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, engineering, planning, execution, construction, and closeout.
2. Pipeline / Oil & Gas Infrastructure Experience: Strong experience delivering projects within the pipeline, midstream, or oil and gas industry, with an understanding of operational infrastructure, construction activities, and industry-specific challenges.
3. Project Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, change orders, and financial risks while maintaining approved project objectives.
4. Regulatory, Environmental & Safety Compliance: Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, environmental commitments, construction safety standards, and quality assurance practices associated with energy infrastructure projects.
5. Stakeholder & Contractor Management: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering, construction, supply chain, contractors, regulatory stakeholders, and internal operations teams to successfully deliver projects.

Nice to Have Skills:

1. Pipeline / Midstream Infrastructure Experience
2. End-to-End Capital Project Delivery Experience
3. Strong Budget, Schedule & Contractor Management Experience

Job Location:

• Downtown Calgary, Alberta
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Mon/Tue/Thu in office)

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to independently lead and deliver complex capital infrastructure projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• They will effectively manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources while ensuring alignment with corporate project delivery standards, regulatory requirements, environmental commitments, and safety expectations.
• Success will be measured by the consistent delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to established quality standards, supported by strong contractor oversight, proactive risk mitigation, effective stakeholder engagement, and seamless coordination across Engineering, Operations, Construction, and Supply Chain teams.