Project Manager - Bunch Projects

Bilinguallink; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunch Projects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of EPC projects in Western Canada. You will manage cross-functional teams, interface with clients and stakeholders, and drive results in a dynamic oil and gas environment.

The role spans pre-FEED through construction phases, requiring strong leadership, risk management, and a solid grasp of EPC processes. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience; P.Eng. asset.
• 10–15+ years of progressive project management in Canadian oil & gas; EPC delivery in W. Canada.
• Proven track record with large-scale projects (≈$20M–$200M+).
• Strong commercial acumen: contracts, cost control, change management.
• Experience with project controls tools (cost & schedule, earned value).
• Understanding of upstream/midstream EPC processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder skills.
• Valid Class 5 license and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for EPC scopes on time, budget, and quality.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction interfaces; manage leads and contractors.
• Oversee change management and contract administration.
• Drive HSE performance and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary client interface and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare status reports and executive updates.
• Lead close-out, lessons learned, and handover activities.
• Support proposal development and bid strategy when required.
• Mentor junior project controls and PM staff.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits as required.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng. asset

10–15+ years of PM experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Bunch Projects is a proudly Alberta-owned energy services company with roots dating back to 1981. For more than four decades, we have been delivering energy infrastructure across Western Canada with a strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and long-term client relationships.

Our vertically integrated approach brings engineering, fabrication, construction, electrical and instrumentation, insulation, and commissioning together under one team. This allows us to take projects from early design through fabrication and field execution while maintaining greater control over schedule, cost, quality, and constructability.

With multiple fabrication facilities across Alberta and a skilled workforce that can scale to meet project demands, Bunch delivers projects ranging from well pads and pipelines to gas processing facilities, modular infrastructure, and emerging energy projects such as carbon capture.

At Bunch, we take pride in what we build, how we build it, and the people who make it happen.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of EPC projects.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, interface with clients and stakeholders, and drive results in a dynamic oil and gas environment. This role spans pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases of our clients’ oil and gas and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for EPC scopes, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.
• Develop, maintain, and control project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk registers.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning interfaces; coordinate internal discipline leads and external contractors/subcontractors.
• Oversee change management, and commercial issues; negotiate and administer contracts.
• Drive HSE performance and ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary client interface; build and maintain strong relationships while managing expectations and reporting progress.
• Prepare and present project status reports, and executive updates.
• Lead project close-out activities, including lessons learned, final documentation, and handover.
• Support proposal development, estimate reviews, and bid strategy as required.
• Mentor junior project controls and project management staff.
• Support business development efforts, proposal development, as required.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related) or equivalent combination of education and experience. P.Eng. designation is an asset.
• 10–15+ years of progressive project management experience in Canadian oil and gas industry, with significant EPC delivery experience in Western Canada preferred.
• Proven track record managing projects of meaningful scale (typically $20M–$200M+ or equivalent complexity).
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, cost control, and change management.
• Demonstrated experience with project controls tools (cost & schedule systems, earned value management).
• Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes in upstream/midstream or facilities environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Familiarity with modular construction, and brownfield execution scopes.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
• Registration with APEGA.Eligibility for registration with EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) and APEGS is considered a strong asset.
• Professional registration in the United States would be an asset.

Core Competencies

• Uncompromising attention to quality, process safety, and engineering integrity.
• Mentorship: Passionate about guiding, coaching, and developing junior and intermediate engineers.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Able to clearly present technical concepts, scenarios, options, and risks to client teams and project leadership.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working across both traditional hydrocarbon projects and other energy/industrial projects.

Technical Skills

• Operational understanding of field practices and environmental conditions specific to Western Canadian energy sites.
• Bluebeam Revu
• Navisworks
• Microsoft Office Suite