Project Manager (Integrity Dig Programs)

Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

company vehicle or vehicle allowance

professional development and designaw

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is seeking a Project Manager (Integrity Dig Programs) based in Blackfalds, AB. The role manages a portfolio of pipeline integrity dig projects from pursuit to closeout, balancing cost, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction.

Office-based with 10–20% travel to field sites and client facilities during peak construction and visits to other offices. Contingent on qualifications, either contractor or employee arrangements may be offered.

Qualifications

• Lead a portfolio of integrity dig projects from pursuit to closeout.
• Price and track live estimates and bids with field input.
• Serve as primary commercial contact for clients on scopes and changes.
• Manage project controls staff and reporting cadence.
• Own client-facing reporting and validate field data.
• Oversee change orders and subcontract administration.
• Maintain schedule and cost baselines; lead recovery planning.
• Ensure safety and quality obligations on every project.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of concurrent integrity dig projects across pursuit, initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Prepare, price, and track live estimates and bids in coordination with Superintendents.
• Serve as primary commercial contact for clients on scopes, change orders, and reporting.
• Direct the Project Controllers and Admin staff on reporting cadence and standards.
• Own all formal client-facing reporting and validate field data before reporting.
• Own change management and subcontract administration across portfolio.
• Own schedule and cost baselines, lead recovery planning with clients.
• Maintain zero-tolerance safety and verify HSE standards on projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Field coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is looking to add a Project Manager (Integrity Dig Programs) to our growing team, based out of our Blackfalds, AB office.

Temporary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this position will lead a portfolio of pipeline integrity dig programs, from pursuit through closeout. Carrying many projects, at different stages and often across several clients at once, this position is accountable for how each one performs (cost, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction). Working under master service agreements on an hourly or target price model, this position will partner closely with Superintendents, who lead site execution while you own the commercial and contractual side, and will carry a portfolio of work for some of the most recognized midstream and transmission operators in the country.

Please Note: this position is office based and requires occasional travel (10% to 20%) for field visits, including scheduled travel to other offices, active dig sites, and client facilities during construction periods or as project needs require. There will be periods of elevated intensity during peak construction season. We are open to a Contractor or an Employee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of concurrent integrity dig projects across pursuit, initiation, execution, and closeout, standing accountable for the safety, cost, schedule, and quality outcome of each one
• Prepare, price, and track a portfolio of live estimates and bids, partnering with Superintendents on crew configuration, production rates, and constructability before pricing is submitted
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for clients on scopes, change orders, formal reporting, and escalations
• Lead the Project Controllers and Project Administration staff assigned to your projects, setting reporting cadence and standards and vetting all output before it's issued
• Own all formal client-facing reporting, validating field-generated cost, quantity, and progress data before it becomes a reported number
• Own change management and subcontract administration across your portfolio, negotiating change orders to a commercial conclusion
• Own the schedule and cost baseline for every project, leading recovery planning and client conversations when a dig runs into trouble
• Maintain a value-add log across your portfolio and drive project financial closeout, including final billing, client sign-off, and warranty
• Hold our path to zero safety commitment as a personal standard, and confirm HSE and quality obligations are built into every project and verified in the field

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive experience in pipeline and facility construction, with a demonstrated record of managing projects as the accountable lead
• Proven ability to manage several concurrent projects at different stages without losing control of any of them
• Experience leading and developing direct reports in a project controls, coordination, or administration capacity
• A demonstrated record of working directly and effectively with Superintendents and field crews through both bidding and execution
• Working command of pipeline and facility scopes across mechanical, civil, CP/AC mitigation, and electrical and instrumentation disciplines
• Practical, hands‑on experience with pipeline construction agreements, change order negotiation, and subcontract administration
• Fluency with project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and progress reporting
• Experience supporting estimating and bid development on construction work
• A valid driver's license

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline (or equivalent construction experience)
• Professional Engineer ( designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with diverse pipeline projects or multi-year integrity programs
• Familiarity with earned value management and formal project governance frameworks
• Experience delivering work under master service agreements for major midstream or transmission operators

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing, including a valuable RRSP matching program, company vehicle or vehicle allowance, professional development and certification reimbursement (including support toward PMP and designations), and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• RRSP matching program
• company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• professional development and certification reimbursement (including support toward PMP and designations)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

About our Business

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is a leading service provider to the energy industry. For over 65 years our people have worked diligently to ensure the success of each project we break ground on. We stand strong as a multi-generational energy sector pioneer. We are also part of Quanta Services, with capabilities that span the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries to connect people and power.

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

* Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.