Construction and Acquisition Manager

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Canada seeks a Construction and Acquisition Manager to lead construction projects and manage teams across both Canada and the U.S. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in major construction, strong leadership skills, and expertise in regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with various stakeholders while driving projects to completion on time and within budget.

Benefits

Work environment with onsite facilities

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation and wellness support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of major construction and maintenance experience leading projects.
• LEED AP Accredited Professional for New Building Construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Canadian Repairs & Maintenance team managing expense projects.
• Direct and oversee tank and line projects ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage construction projects across U.S. and Canada.

Skills

Review site layouts

Cost estimation

Value engineering

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

As a Construction and Acquisition Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Network Development team, providing strategic input to the Senior Manager to identify sustaining capital requirements and support the preparation of the Irving Oil Marketing (IOM) construction capital plan. Your goal will be to lead and execute all major construction projects, ranging from building infrastructure to petroleum systems across both existing and new Irving gas station and cardlock locations in Canada and the U.S., ensuring full compliance with regulatory agencies. Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high standards of financial management and adherence to all relevant processes, codes, and industry standards.

What We Offer

• Work Environment - Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian Repairs & Maintenance team, managing all expense projects and small capital initiatives under $250K to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Direct and oversee tank and line projects across Canada, ensuring safety, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards
• Manage construction projects across the U.S. and Canada, including New Builds and Retrofits, by developing scopes of work, conducting site visits, inspecting workmanship, and implementing solutions
• Supervise contractors for New to Industry (NTI) projects, coordinating 80–100 contractors through design and construction phases to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Drive overall project execution, engaging stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget, while serving as the on‑site technical authority for engineering decisions and signoffs
• Oversee team performance and development, guiding direct reports in daily activities, providing approvals, and administering disciplinary actions when necessary
• Conduct site reviews and prepare construction estimates, evaluating layouts, environmental and geotechnical factors, and applying value engineering for cost savings
• Ensure design and permitting compliance, overseeing Civil/Site Plans, Building Designs, and Construction Documents, while liaising with municipal officials to secure approvals and represent the company at commission meetings
• Monitor schedules, contracts, and compliance, driving project timelines, leading post‑mortem reviews, negotiating Change Orders, collaborating with Real Estate and Innovation teams, and enforcing safety protocols through the Management of Change (MOC) process

Your Skills

• Proficiency in reviewing site layouts, estimating costs, and applying value engineering techniques to optimize designs and drive cost‑effective solutions while maintaining operational standards
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage direct reports, collaborate with city officials, landlords, and internal teams, and represent the company in public forums and commission meetings
• LEED AP Accredited Professional for New Building Construction and Major Renovations with a deep understanding of engineering principles, construction codes, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (Canada and U.S.), with the authority to make and approve technical decisions on‑site
• Ability to lead complex construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while coordinating multiple stakeholders and contractors

Your Experience

• Engineering degree and professional designation is a minimum requirement
• 10+ years of experience including Major Construction and maintenance experience leading projects. Leadership experience, leading direct reports as well as projects and contractors on a construction site
• Experienced liaison with Government bodies (i.e. Fire departments)

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements – Work Experience

Construction, Management

Job Requirements – Education

Bachelors: Engineering