Engineering Project Manager

Our client, an Oil & Gas company, is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to work a 1-year contract in Calgary, AB.

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, fit-for-purpose and effective technical solutions, on a specific project. The Project Engineering Manager is the primary interface between the Project Manager, Technical Services, Operations, and the engineering services providers.

• Technical Services is engaged throughout the lifecycle of the Project, supporting development, design, execution, commissioning and subsequent support to Operations.
• Project engineering deliverables meet the company’s technical and quality requirements and expectations

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of discipline engineers to deliver project design and engineering deliverables that meet the company’s quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Manages project interfaces, including internal SMEs, engineering companies, project controls, procurement, and third-party contractors as it relates to project technical matters
• Provides guidance on design and technical direction to Discipline Engineers.
• Supports the company’s PDS process including engagement with the project through to close-out (Stage 5).
• Provides technical input and support for overall project progress and reporting.
• Assists the Project Management team in planning and identifying technical issues affecting progress or budgets.
• Manages EPs and monitors engineering progress, addresses shortfalls, and assures recovery plans are implemented.
• Participates in and may lead multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews, coordinating input, close-out and approval.
• Ensures engineering documents and drawings are completed and available to Operations and Construction in a timely manner
• Support CSU activities and ensure documents and drawings are turned over in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required.
• P.Eng. registered in Alberta.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in successfully executing capital projects ($200MM +)
• Previous related experience working for Engineering/Client Technical Services organizations.
• Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and/or high-profile issues with support from consultants and Internal Discipline Engineers and effectively communicates with Senior Project Management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Experience in Engineering & Design in liquid pipeline and pump station facilities is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of all engineering and quality discipline activities.
• Understand standard equipment specifications and codes.
• Ability to plan execution interfaces and take corrective action regarding engineering design.

Travel and Working Conditions

• The position is based out of the Calgary office.
• Frequent travel is expected to locations outside of Calgary.
• Winter and off-highway driving skills are required.

Pre-Requisite Training

• Valid Standard First Aid
• Valid H2S Alive (required for sour facility projects, if applicable)