Project Manager

Kent; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate must possess at least 15 years of oil and gas project experience, with a strong background in managing power generation and carbon capture initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing project performance, coordinating financial aspects, and leading multi-discipline teams to ensure objectives are met. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality, with no relocation required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of oil and gas project experience.
• Experience managing power generation and carbon capture projects.
• Proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams through feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, and execution phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance aspects of assigned projects to meet quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain project financials using ERP and finance platforms.
• Coordinate with finance, PMO, and client teams on variations and payments.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Client satisfaction focus

Leadership

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

PMP certification (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Kent is looking for a Project Manager in Calgary, Alberta. The role requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant oil and gas project experience and a strong background managing power generation and carbon capture projects.

As the primary contact for clients, the Project Manager will manage all performance aspects of assigned projects, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are met. The role includes leadership over engineering, procurement, planning, construction, pre‑commissioning, labour relations, and safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Kent’s local and global project management systems.
• Maintain project financials using the company’s ERP and finance platforms, including earned‑value management and cost forecasting.
• Assist with proposal estimates and define project execution plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Control project costs through expenditure review, contractor contract administration, and timely invoicing.
• Coordinate with finance, PMO, and client teams on variations, change orders, purchase orders, and payments.
• Monitor scope and schedule, identify variations and ‘extension of time’ (EOT) requirements, and approve these changes with clients.
• Lead project close‑out activities, including lessons‑learned capture, marketing materials, and archiving.
• Ensure compliance with Kent’s Management System (KMS) quality processes and legal policies.
• Coordinate and manage resources, tools, and remote global teams, addressing any concerns with senior management.
• Prepare and maintain risk and opportunities registers throughout proposal, design, and construction phases.
• Review and secure legal reviews of client contracts, ensuring awareness of contract requirements and risks.
• Engage and manage subcontractors using Kent commercial templates and ERP.
• Assist with procurement and contract negotiations to deliver benefits to the overall project and client.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all expectations are met.
• Act as a focal point for all client communication, cultivating relationships and managing client expectations.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of oil and gas project experience.
• Experience managing power generation and carbon capture projects.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑discipline teams through feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, and execution phases.
• Comprehensive understanding of contract requirements, negotiations, and risk management.
• PMP certification (or equivalent).

Communication Skills

• Excellent command of English – written and verbal communication.

Core Competencies

• Decisive project management, problem solving, and client satisfaction focus.
• Strong time‑management and task prioritisation.
• Leadership and interpersonal abilities to manage diverse teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility to new systems and processes.
• Effective, influential communication in writing and speaking.
• Motivational skill – driving the team toward project delivery goals.
• Resilience – persistence despite setbacks.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.

HSSEQ Requirements

The Project Manager must observe and apply the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the company, its clients, and host‑country authorities.

Employment Details

Location: Calgary, Alberta — Province of Alberta, Canada.

Relocation requirement: None.

Contract type: Regular (Full time).

Job Information

• Job Identification: 3520
• Posting Date: 09/03/2025 06:03 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1600, 411 - 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 4Y5, CA

This is an equal opportunity employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We are a disability‑friendly employer and will make accommodations to support applicants during the recruitment process.