Project Manager - Capital Projects

Airswift; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee $10–30M sustaining capital projects in Sarnia, Ontario. This role requires a BASc in Engineering and experience managing oil & gas capital projects. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and remote team oversight skills are essential. The position is contract-based with a competitive rate of $92/hour. Candidates should be comfortable leading cross-functional teams and meeting quality and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing oil & gas capital projects in FEL2/FEL3.
• Proficiency in planning, contracting, estimating, controls, scheduling, org design.
• Ability to work across time zones and manage remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated project team with accountability for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule.
• Establish Gate Review timelines and ensure deliverables meet required quality.
• Align stakeholders on project objectives, POS, cost, schedule, and value delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management fundamentals

Remote team management

Education

BASc in Engineering

P.Eng (Ontario) or eligibility to apply

Job description

Project Manager – Sustaining Capital (FEL2/FEL3)

Location: Sarnia, Ontario

Employment Type: Contract

Salary Range: $92/hour - The contract rate of $92/hour applies to candidates who meet the full qualifications and experience requirements listed in this posting

This is a currently vacant position.

About The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead cross‑functional, integrated teams delivering $10–30M sustaining capital projects within our Sarnia Refining & Chemicals operations. This role is responsible for Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 (FEL2/FEL3) project performance, governance, contractor oversight, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated project team with accountability for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule
• Establish Gate Review timelines and ensure deliverables meet required quality
• Drive concept selection, optimization, and competitive project strategies
• Align stakeholders on project objectives, POS, cost, schedule, and value delivery
• Partner with Senior Technical Leads to define scope, risks, and mitigations
• Develop and maintain the Project Road Map
• Steward project reviews, technical queries, and development phase budgets
• Oversee pre‑FEED/FEED contractor performance and close performance gaps
• Develop Project Organization Plans and ensure discipline integration
• Work cross‑functionally across operations, engineering, and business teams
• Manage remote and cross‑cultural team interactions

Required Qualifications

• BASc in Engineering
• P.Eng (Ontario) or eligibility to apply
• Experience managing oil & gas capital projects in FEL2/FEL3
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management fundamentals (planning, contracting, estimating, controls, scheduling, org design)
• Ability to work across time zones and manage remote teams

This employer may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening or assessment of applicants. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

All applicants who complete an interview will receive an outcome notification within 45 days, in accordance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act.

This posting and related hiring records will be retained as required under Ontario law.