Senior Project Manager

Kent

Calgary

On-site

CAD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and EPCM projects across their lifecycle. The role focuses on safe delivery, on-time performance, and budget adherence while aligning with contractual and client requirements.

The leader will guide project teams and manage commercial performance. The position reports to the Director of Projects and requires strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
P.Eng. designation preferred.
12+ years of progressive project management experience.
Experience leading EPC/EPCM industrial projects.
Strong commercial, contractual and leadership experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and EPCM projects from initiation through closeout.
Develop project execution strategies and management plans.
Build and lead high-performing project teams.
Manage scope, schedule, budget and quality.
Monitor performance and milestones; identify risks and implement mitigations.
Support contract negotiations and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Job

Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and EPCM projects throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide leadership for project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, commercial, and client requirements. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, oversee commercial performance, manage project risks, develop client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while promoting Kent's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The position reports to the Director of Projects.

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Lead multidisciplinary engineering and EPC/EPCM projects from initiation through closeout.
Develop project execution strategies and project management plans.
Build and lead high-performing project teams.
Establish project objectives aligned with client and business goals.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Project Delivery

Manage scope, schedule, budget and quality.
Monitor project performance and key milestones.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure successful delivery of engineering and construction activities.
Manage project change and contract administration.

Client & Commercial Management

Serve as the primary client representative.
Maintain positive client relationships.
Manage commercial performance and forecasting.
Support contract negotiations and business development opportunities.

Financial Management

Develop and manage project budgets.
Review cost reports and forecasts.
Monitor profitability and project financial performance.
Support invoicing and earned value reporting.

Leadership

Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Support succession planning and employee development.
Promote collaboration across all project disciplines.

HSSEQ

Ensure compliance with Kent's HSSEQ Management System.
Promote a strong safety culture.
Participate in incident investigations and lessons learned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization while supporting professional development.

Your Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications/Training/Certification