Project Manager IV Job Airdrie area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Project Manager IV

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Length: 1 Year (with potential extension)

Rotation: 3 days in office (Mon/Tues/Thurs) and 2 days remote (Wed/Friday)

Role Summary

The Facilities & Storage Programs (FASP) team is responsible for planning and executing multiple integrity‑driven maintenance projects across the company's Liquids Pipeline system.

The Project Manager (PM) leads and executes projects across key programs including API 653 Internal Inspection & Refurbishment, Small Tanks & Pressure Vessels, and CSA Z341 Oil Storage Maintenance.

The API 653 Internal Inspection & Refurbishment program represents the largest scope of work; experience in API 653 tank maintenance is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Reporting

Confirm scope with project sponsor (Facilities Integrity) and coordinate change approvals
Develop cost estimates for budgeting, approvals, scope changes, and opportunities
Collaborate with FASP team and internal stakeholders to prepare weekly and monthly reports

Project Controls

Partner with Field Cost Analysts and Project Controls Analyst to:
Track project performance and update spend profiles
Facilitate change orders and approve invoices
Analyze schedule and cost risks
Ensure work orders and purchase orders are tracked and closed
Coordinate financial close-out activities

Supply Chain Management

Ensure Supply Chain support through contract preparation and award
Develop, issue, and evaluate RFPs; negotiate and finalize contract terms
Initiate material requisitions, review quotes, and support negotiations
Approve purchase orders and manage change requests

Engineering Coordination

Work closely with Project Engineer to:
Finalize repair scope
Manage engineering contractors delivering construction packages
Confirm material requirements

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Manage internal and external resources including engineering consultants and contractors
Coordinate outage planning, pre-construction work, progress updates, and deliverables
Conduct lessons learned reviews

Field Execution

Partner with Construction Coordinator to:
Develop and execute daily and weekly plans
Create outage and scheduling plans
Track progress against cost and schedule
Review inspection reports and adjust construction activities as needed
Communicate performance updates to stakeholders
Apply lessons learned and evaluate new technologies

Project Quality

Ensure contractor quality plans are approved and adhered to
Track and resolve quality issues

Project Safety

Promote a strong safety culture with a goal of zero incidents
Ensure contractor safety plans are approved prior to execution
Monitor contractor compliance and address deficiencies immediately

Key Relationships

Collaborate with Project Engineer, Construction Coordinator, Project Controls, Safety, and Quality teams
Interface with internal stakeholders including project sponsors, Operations, and Environment
Manage external vendors, consultants, and contractors to deliver on scope, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
7+ years of progressive experience in project management, engineering, or field operations
API 653 tank maintenance experience considered an asset
Strong ownership mindset and self-motivation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent communication across in-person and remote platforms
Proven ability to anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
Experience in Engineering, Construction, and Field Operations
Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

Office-based with required field visits
Travel to operating facilities, construction sites, and manufacturer locations (up to 25%)

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