Project Manager

Frederictonchamber; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederictonchamber seeks a Project Manager to lead midstream petroleum projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams to meet schedule, budget and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include scope development, cost control, procurement, contracts, and communication of project status to stakeholders. Travel within Atlantic Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years related experience in midstream or downstream petroleum.
• Minimum 2 years direct project management experience.
• Engineering and/or Design experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and plan based on client strategy and budget.
• Define activities, sequences, dependencies and duration of tasks.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the project, including contractors and engineers.
• Control time, cost and quality; schedule phases per deadlines.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Prepare schedules and forecasts.
• Secure permits and delivery of materials to site.
• Address project issues and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Construction industry knowledge

Scheduling & budgeting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary education

Engineering/Design background asset

Tools

Project management software

Job description

FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of the Project Manager (PM) is to deliver projects on time and on budget, with a focus on exceptional client satisfaction, quality, safety, and value-added services.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Project Manager is accountable to the Construction Manager/Branch Manager and is responsible for managing and overseeing all activities related to the planning through to completion of a project including estimating, scheduling, resourcing, contract preparation and negotiation, submittal and material procurement, and management of client needs and expectations.

The PM oversees overseeing and directing the project by communicating directly with client, consultants, sub-contractors and internal resources regarding project status reports and work to ensure the execution of the project adheres to the contract plans and specifications.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Project Manager receives general supervision from the Construction Manager/Branch Manager. The PM relies on project management as well as construction and petroleum experience, business acumen and reliable judgment to execute goals.

The PM interacts effectively with customers, sub- contractors, suppliers and Phoenix team members including Estimators, Site Supervisors, and other PMs. They can work well independently as well as collaborate successfully to carry out PM responsibilities.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop the project scope of work requirements, cost estimates, project plan based on predefined customer strategy and budget
• Define activities, sequences of events, dependencies and duration of tasks
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the project, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors
• Control the time, cost and quality of projects, determine the scheduling of different phases based on established deadlines and day-today project management
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors and other workers
• Prepare schedules and forecasts
• Secure building permits, licenses, utility locates, and delivery of materials and equipment to project site
• Address project issues
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project address project issues
• Communicate and enforce company safety standards and operating practices
• Represent the client’s best interest with a value-added approach
• Develop short- and long-term goals both personally and for project staff
• Post-project reviews with the intention of identifying best practices and cost breakdown
• Complete required client safety training
• Establish excellent working relationships with all team members to ensure high performance team and project success performance team and project success

Other

• Demonstrates a high degree of loyalty to the company
• Demonstrates company values in actions and behavior
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Assist in the accomplishment of Company and project goals.
• Assist team members to accomplish Company and project goals.
• Other duties as required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated effective project management skills
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of renovation/construction
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent listening ability and exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Ability to multitask, plan and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Supervisory skills & ability to resolve conflicts
• Technically competent with various software programs
• Proficiency in project management software
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards
• Effective contract negotiating skills
• Understand basic accounting procedures including profits and losses
• Possess an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus
• Driven and success oriented
• Effective decision maker
• Ability to work well independently and in a high performance, fast-paced team environment
• High degree of energy and ability to prioritize and manage time to maximize productivity and effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive, strategic working relationships
• A tenacious, collaborative team approach; and possess a positive attitude

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 – 10 years related experience working in midstream or downstream petroleum
• Minimum 2 years direct work experience in a project management capacity
• Engineering and/or Design experience is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education in relevant field or combination of education and experience is considered an asset
• Project Management Certification or in process would be an asset
• Experience in construction, industrial and/or petroleum industry is required
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation·
• Travel is required. Candidates must be willing to travel within Atlantic Canada.
• Valid Canadian passport
• Fluent English language skills
• Compensation based on experience with possibility to increase
• Reference check required

All employees must be willing to practice safe work practices and procedures for COVID-19. Employees must actively self-monitor for symptoms and notify supervisor in the event that they are not able to successfully answer COVID-19 screening questions. Masks are required where you cannot maintain social distancing.

Active Dates We will be accepting applications until May 27, 2026