Project Manager

Raise; Esterhazy; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Project Manager in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan to lead maintenance and improvement projects for a Fortune 500 client. The role covers planning, execution, and safety compliance through all project phases, with collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The position emphasizes reliability and continuous improvement, including RCA, FMEA, and RCM methodologies, and requires managing contractor resources, schedules, and budgets on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial maintenance, sustaining capital, or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustaining capital, maintenance, and improvement projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate project scope development, planning, scheduling, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Administer contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with site standards.
• Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, and risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Lead the planning and coordination of annual maintenance turnarounds and shutdown activities.
• Develop detailed execution plans with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget management

Turnaround planning

Safety compliance

Education

PMP certification

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Project Manager

• Pay Rate: $70.00/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Location: Esterhazy K1, Saskatchewan

Raise is currently hiring a Project Manager on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is a Fortune 500 company and one of the world’s leading integrated producers of concentrated phosphate and potash

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Project Manager in this role will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance, sustaining capital, and continuous improvement projects at Esterhazy K1. This role supports the reliability and integrity of site infrastructure by managing projects that improve safety, operational performance, and asset reliability.Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors, the Project Manager oversees project activities from concept through completion while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Manage sustaining capital, maintenance, and improvement projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate project scope development, planning, scheduling, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Administer contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site standards.
• Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, and risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Turnaround Planning & Coordination
• Lead the planning and coordination of annual maintenance turnarounds and shutdown activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to develop detailed execution plans.
• Ensure resources, materials, and contractor support are effectively coordinated to meet turnaround objectives.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Develop and manage annual maintenance and project budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and conduct monthly reviews of actual versus budgeted costs.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining safety, reliability, and quality standards.
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Support reliability and asset management initiatives through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance equipment performance, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Leadership & Coordination
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight and direction to contractor construction and maintenance crews.
• Foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all site safety requirements and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial maintenance, sustaining capital, or construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar software. (SAP, POL, PBI)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization.
• Experience facilitating and applying RCA, FMEA, and RCM methodologies.
• Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables within an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Preferred
• Experience in mining, potash processing, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial disciplines
• Education and Certifications
• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial disciplines
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent project management training (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and industrial environments.
• Occasional field work is required in active operating and construction areas.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including hot and cold outdoor environments.
• Must be capable of safely accessing industrial facilities and construction sites

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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