Project Manager (Major Capital Projects) II

Sarnia , Ontario, Canada

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reference
Job reference 1268888
location
Location Sarnia , Ontario, Canada
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Project Management
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published February 2, 2026

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Responsible for leading a cross-functional, integrated project team for refinery sustaining capital projects (M$10-30) and driving competitive project performance in Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 (FEL2/3). Duties will include planning and assembling project teams, leading the project through Gate reviews, managing Contractors, and project stewardship.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project by assembling and leading an integrated project team with accountability for project performance (Safety/Quality/Cost/Schedule)

• Set key Gate dates and develops plan to support project goals/timelines, including aligning with operational constraints

• Plan and ensure project deliverable reviews are completed on time and to the required quality

• Ensure stakeholder alignment on project objective and strategies (POS), concept selection, overall schedule and project cost and value delivery

• Championing and drive project competitiveness through implementation of organizational strategies with other functional teams

• Drives Concept Selection and optimization activities

• Partner with Senior Technical Leads to define work, risks and appropriate mitigations associated with the project

• Develop and arrange endorsement of Project Road Map with input from key stakeholders

• Steward project, functional, business and other discipline support to ensure timely completion of reviews, resolution of technical queries and required actions, manages development phase budget

• Monitor and appraise pre-FEED / FEED Contractor(s) execution against plans and specifications, and participates in developing improvement plans to close gaps in performance

• Develop Project Organization Plans

• Manage and ensure integration of discipline and other functional input to and gain alignment on project basis

• This role is based at our Sarnia refining and Chemicals operation

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BASc in Engineering and either holding Professional Engineer designation in Ontario, or eligible to apply for Professional Engineer designation

• Experience managing capital projects for the oil and gas industry in FEL2 and FEL3

• The candidate must have leadership and personnel management skills, and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively

• Proficiency in most Project Management skills (e.g. execution planning, contracting/procurement, cost estimating, project controls, planning & scheduling, organization design, etc. )

• Ability to work cross-culturally and adapt to different time zones

• Ability to manage remote teams

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