Director, Major Projects

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a Director of Major Projects to provide strategic leadership. This role involves overseeing the execution of significant capital projects, ensuring effective risk management and governance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in project oversight, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of related experience, minimum 10 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar projects, international experience is a plus.
• Professional designation in Project Management (PMP or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for execution of major capital projects with a TIC greater than $100 million.
• Lead project teams ensuring effective governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop project delivery models including EPCM and EPC approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Engineering or Business-related University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

This position is required to be on-site and is located in Calgary, AB.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values : safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Capital, the Director, Major Projects will be responsible for strategic leadership in major projects, emphasizing risk management, effective governance, and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do :

• Accountable for execution of major capital projects at Nutrien with a Total Installed Cost (TIC) greater than $100 million, focusing on projects with significant risk or strategic importance to Nutrien.
• Establish project teams with clearly defined governance, role accountabilities and task responsibilities.
• Ensure effective and regular communication between all major projects and the ELT to ensure timely decision making and clear understanding of risk.
• Lead and manage the established project teams responsible for major projects, ensuring effective leadership and project success.
• Manage materialized risks through engagement of appropriate support from Public Relations, Investor Relations, Legal Counsel and the ELT to minimize further exposure of the organization.
• Develop and implement project delivery models, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), and Design-Build approaches.
• Formulate and execute contracting strategies that support project objectives and optimize risk management.
• Design and oversee procurement strategies to ensure efficient resource procurement and cost management.
• Manage project reporting and governance, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies.
• Establish and maintain effective government relations to facilitate project approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will bring :

• Engineering or Business-related University Degree, preferably with a specialization in a Business, Finance or Project Governance & Oversight.
• 15-20 years of related experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role (employees or contract resources).
• Experience as the accountable leader for other major industrial projects ranging in Total Installed Cost from $100M to greater than $1B. International experience would be considered an asset.
• Professional designation in Project Management (PMP or equivalent) would be considered and asset.
• Solid understanding of Nutrien’s business drivers and operating activities considered an asset.
• The ability to interface with various levels of management in a multi-task, deadline orientated, team environment.
• Strong leadership, analytical, written, and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in forecast modeling through systems and Excel.
• Strong Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, proficiency in Excel a must.
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other in a collaborative, proactive, positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-starting attitude with a high energy level, demonstrated success in a fast-paced, and deadline driven environment.
• Systems oriented thinking.
• Ability to work with a variety of technological tools in an efficient manner.
• Sound, professional judgment and subject matter expertise in relevant accounting and finance matters.