Carbon Storage/Construction - Project Manager

Vault 44.01; Calgary; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vault 44.01, a leader in carbon capture and storage, seeks a Project Manager to drive the development of CCS projects. The role involves project oversight, engineering support, and stakeholder engagement with an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and significant project management experience in the oil and gas or carbon capture industries.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

401k plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project execution.
• Legal resident of USA or Canada.
• Experience with carbon sequestration or enhanced oil recovery is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe execution of projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide engineering technical support.
• Support project economic modeling and sensitivity assessment.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering (petroleum, mechanical or chemical preferred)

Tools

Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About Us:

Vault 44.01 (“Vault”) is a leading carbon capture & storage (“CCS”) developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America. Vault’s team brings over 90 years of direct carbon storage experience, with involvement in the development of carbon storage projects across North America since 2007.

Vault’s capabilities span technical analysis, project design, permitting, stakeholder engagement, land leasing and acquisition, facility construction, and operations. In collaboration with our industrial partners, we are currently developing CCS projects in the US Midwest, US Southeast, and Canada, focusing on single CO2 source, near-site sequestration projects and including 7 projects currently under contract.

Vault has secured a US$300 million equity capital commitment from Grey Rock Investment Partners (Dallas, TX based private equity company) and has offices in Denver, CO and Calgary, AB.

Summary:

• Start Date: Q2/Q3 2025
• Job Location: Hybrid/Remote – North America/Flexible (Mid-west region, Denver or Calgary strongly preferred)
• Travel required: 4 – 8 + weeks per year
• Employee Type: Full-Time Employee

Opportunity:

Vault is currently seeking a Project Manager with subsurface and operations engineering experience to support and lead the evaluation and development of CCS projects within Vault’s development portfolio. As a key member of the team, the Project Manager will interface with internal and external project participants and stakeholders to lead integrated project development, including technical evaluation, budgeting, economic justification, regulatory approval, and execution of projects.

Description of Role:

Evaluate and develop CO2 storage projects:

• Manage safe execution of projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, including but not limited to project design and operations
• Provide engineering technical support (reservoir, drilling, pipeline and/or facility)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and execute projects
• Apply technical and project experience to evaluate project alternatives and effectively manage change
• Manage external resources supporting project requirements
• Support project economic modeling and sensitivity assessment
• Manage project regulatory approval at County, State and Federal levels
• Deliver management and partner presentations
• Support the business development team in the identification and capture of new opportunities
• Must be either a legal resident of USA or Canada
• Travel to project/partner sites will be required with variable frequency
• This position can be remote or hybrid, depending on candidate's location
• Annual salary range is $170,000 to $190,000 depending on ability and experience

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Engineering (petroleum, mechanical or chemical preferred) with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project execution in the upstream oil and gas and/or carbon capture and storage industry
• Familiarity with field development (reservoir engineering, geology, drilling/completions and/or fluid dynamics is an asset)
• Experience with carbon sequestration or enhanced oil recovery is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
• Proven project management skills with previous experience successfully executing projects
• Self-directed with the ability to collaborate and organize activities from multidisciplinary teams
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Office 365 package (skilled in Excel and PowerPoint)
• Legal resident of Canada or USA

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your work-life balance.

• Competitive salary
• Potential for annual bonus
• 401k plan
• Health and dental
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

Vault is an equal opportunity employer, diversity and inclusion are important to us. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted