Construction Manager - SAGD

Primoris-Services-Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris-Services-Corporation in Calgary is seeking a SAGD Construction Manager to own site-wide delivery of above-ground pipelines, central processing facilities and well pads, setting execution plans, resourcing, and safety and quality expectations for the site. The role reports to the Project Manager and directs the site Superintendents.

You will lead startup activities, develop detailed construction execution plans, and drive the project schedule while coordinating engineering, procurement

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years in heavy industrial construction, with superintendent/CM roles.
• Experience leading SAGD/oil sands or gas plant site construction, including brownfield tie-ins.
• PMP or Gold Seal certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project start-up activities and planning.
• Develop and maintain site manpower, equipment and camp plan.
• Head safety agenda and weekly site safety meetings.
• Manage subcontractor scope, performance and coordination.
• Oversee turnover packages to the client and ensure compliance.

Skills

Construction planning

Subcontract administration

Schedule development

Safety leadership

Client coordination

Multi-discipline oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Overview:SUMMARYThe SAGD Construction Manager owns site-wide construction delivery of SAGD Above Ground Pipelines, Central processing facilities and well pads— setting the execution plan, resourcing, and the safety and quality expectations that the Superintendents execute, and is accountable for site cost, schedule and turnover in accordance with company and client policies, procedures, codes, goals and objectives. The SAGD Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager and directs the site Superintendents.JOB DUTIESLead project start-up activities; planning, requisitions, client approvalsDevelopment of detailed Project Construction Execution Plans, including constructability, module receipt and setting sequence, and tie-in strategyLead development of Project schedule and work plans; integrates engineering, procurement and module delivery dates into the field sequenceOwn and maintain the project activity risk matrix; directs mitigation across all areasDevelop and maintain the site manpower, equipment and camp plan; forecast ramp-up, rotation coverage and demobilizationLead Plan development for Mobilization and DemobilizationOwn the site interface with client Construction and Operations leadership; secure permits, isolations and tie-in windows for brownfield scope on live SAGD facilitiesProvide direction to the Superintendents responsible for project execution; piping, structural, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, civil, insulation and coatings, as well as equipment and transportationSet the site safety agenda and meeting cadence; chair the weekly site safety meeting and attend crew toolbox meetingsReview THA/JSA/OHA quality with the HSE Advisor and correct trends across the siteOwn site safety initiatives and HSE deliverables; assign them to the Superintendents and verify completionChair the daily site-wide debrief with Superintendents and subcontractor managementManage subcontractor scope, performance and coordination; chair subcontractor progress meetings and enforce contractual obligationsOwn site staffing, succession and performance management; assess the Superintendents and address gapsOwn the client construction relationship and the commercial relationship with site subcontractors and vendorsConsolidate area reports into the daily site report and issue it to the Project Manager and the clientVerify earned progress against Rules of Credit before it is reported, and articulate site progress to the client and PrimorisPresent the shift report at the client construction meetingReview, validate and develop project change orders; quantify hours and schedule impact before submissionAccountable for project spending; approves field cost mitigation decisionsReview project quality and HSE deliverable progress across the siteDirect system completion and turnover; walkdowns, punch list close-out, hydrotest and reinstatement, and handover of turnover packages to the clientOther duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptableMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in heavy industrial construction, with time served in Superintendent and Construction Manager rolesDemonstrated experience leading multi-discipline SAGD, oil sands or gas plant site construction, including brownfield tie-ins on operating facilitiesCSTS-20Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)Legislative AwarenessFirst Aid w/AEDDefensive DrivingH2S AliveGround Disturbance Level IICertified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Gold Seal Certification is considered an assetNCSO or CSO designation is considered an assetSKILLSAbility to build a construction execution plan that survives contact with the field — sequencing, access, laydown, heavy lift and module set logisticsStrong command of subcontract administration, backcharges and the commercial consequences of field directionSound understanding of energy isolation, permitting and simultaneous operations requirements on a live SAGD facilitySkilled determination of critical construction path and of the schedule impact of engineering and module delivery slippageStrong understanding of construction safety, quality control and project controls, including earned value and Rules of CreditAbility to quantify activities, materials and supplies and to challenge quantities reported from the fieldAssertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions to the client; strong communication and interpersonal skills#LI-AK1