Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Project Manager

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage:
  Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance:
  Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays:
  Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health and dependent care options

The Project Manager is accountable for overseeing the oil & gas production facilities onshore and offshore. The role builds and leads a mixed team of office-based project personnel and field supervisory/operations support staff, integrates engineering, permitting, logistics, HSE, medical, and contractor services, and serves as the primary interface with the client on scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

• Translate client objectives into an executable work plan covering production support, facility support, project controls, permitting interfaces, logistics, camp/aviation support, and remote medical coverage as required;
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSE performance against agreed baselines; report status, variances, and recovery plans; and
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams and third-party contractors so field operations have the people, equipment, permits, and information they need when they need them.

• Lead or support AFE/work-package development, resource loading, and look-ahead planning for seasonal and year-round programs;
• Establish and maintain project controls: cost tracking, schedule updates, change management, risk registers, and lessons learned;
• Support performance-based contracting and vendor management; monitor contractor performance and commercial exposure; and
• Identify early constraints typical of Alaska programs (ice roads, open-water windows, aviation weather, permitting lead times, camp capacity, equipment freeze-up) and build mitigation into the plan.

• Provide operational oversight and decision support to field support personnel;
• Participate in project planning, after-action reviews, incident investigations, and operational readiness reviews; and
• Travel to field locations, as required, to verify readiness, resolve issues, and maintain client confidence.

• Retain a team of office-based project staff and field supervisory/operations personnel.;
• Set expectations for safety, integrity, and execution quality; coach supervisors and junior project staff; and
• Coordinate with HSE, Regulatory/Permitting, Medical, Logistics, and Quality functions so program delivery meets company and client standards.

• Hold safety as a non-negotiable operating condition. Stop work when conditions are unsafe;
• Ensure work is planned and executed in line with client HSE systems, Fairweather QHSE requirements, and applicable federal, state, and North Slope/Cook Inlet operating rules; and
• Integrate environmental and regulatory constraints into execution plans; work closely with permitting and non-technical risk teams.