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Senior Project Manager - O&G
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project execution for complex industrial and oil & gas projects.
This role is ideal for a hands-on and technically strong Project Manager with experience leading multidisciplinary oil & gas projects through engineering, fabrication, and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering, procurement, fabrication, field execution, and overall project delivery activities for technically complex oil & gas and industrial projects
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs, datasheets, material requisitions, purchase orders, and related technical documentation
- Coordinate closely with engineering, drafting, fabrication, and production teams to ensure alignment between office and shop operations
- Monitor fabrication progress, track shop hours across disciplines, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
- Lead onsite coordination activities for installation, repair, and replacement scopes involving internal teams, contractors, and third-party vendors
- Identify project risks and proactively resolve engineering, fabrication, operational, and client-related issues
- Lead client meetings, progress reporting, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders
- Support execution of gas processing, helium processing, and related energy infrastructure projects
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget
- Maintain accurate project documentation and support successful project close-out activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology Diploma preferred
- P.Eng. designation required or actively working toward designation
- PMP designation considered an asset
- 10+ years of Project Management experience within industrial, energy, or oil & gas environments
- Previous EPF (Engineering, Procurement & Fabrication) experience required
- Experience in energy-sector fabrication/manufacturing required
- Must understand equipment, materials, and processes specific to oil & gas projects
- Experience managing projects involving engineering, design, fabrication, and field execution scopes
- Strong understanding of oil & gas processing facilities, fabrication operations, and industrial project delivery
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced project environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage client-facing interactions
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate projects throughout the full lifecycle from engineering through fabrication and delivery
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Opportunity to lead large-scale and technically complex industrial projects
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities within the organization
- Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and fabrication operations
Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Calgary Team Lead
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.