Project Manager, Project & Program Management

• 100% employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Competitive wages and flexible vacation
• Retention bonus
• Family-operated business

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors

The Project Manager (PM) is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client outcomes. This role serves as the primary owner of project execution and is responsible for coordinating internal resources, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The Project Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, balancing competing priorities while managing risk and maintaining strong client relationships. This role focuses on delivery ownership rather than administrative execution, with administrative and coordination support provided by Project Administrators and Project Coordinators where applicable.

• Own assigned projects from initiation through closeout, with full accountability for outcomes
• Act as the primary client contact and manage stakeholder expectations
• Define project scope, execution strategy, and success criteria
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities
• Approve and manage scope changes in alignment with commercial and operational requirements

• Lead pre-job kickoff meetings and confirm deliverables, roles, and execution plans
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors required for execution
• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost controls
• Monitor progress, productivity, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Escalate significant risks, constraints, or variances in a timely manner

• Direct and coordinate the efforts of Project Coordinators, field supervision, and third-party contractors
• Delegate defined scopes and tasks while retaining overall accountability
• Provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job coaching to Project Coordinators
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and departmental leadership as required

• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, trades, vendors, and internal departments
• Resolve execution issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate schedule impacts, scope changes, and risks proactively

• Monitor project budgets and cost performance against estimates
• Prepare and review information required for accurate and timely invoicing