Senior Project Manager - #382919

Reporting to Director, Engineering & Construction, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the development, management, and implementation of PetroChina Canada’s (PCC) capital projects. This position is further responsible to plan, organize, oversee, monitor, and document all aspects of the whole capital project, making sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule and on budget, including management or coordination of planning and budgeting, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, quality, schedule, cost, payment, etc.

Accountabilities:

• Plan and budget for select capital projects as per the development requirements or stakeholders or annual work plan
• Prepare the contracting strategies cooperating with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and receive approval from the PCC Tender Committee (TC)
• Organize, cooperate and complete the bidding procedure in accordance with company procedures (e.g., RPF document package preparation, bid evaluation organization, clarification, supporting negotiation)
• Collaborate with the project’s team and internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including interface management with internal and external service providers.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously, focusing on completing them within the parameters of established key performance metrics (KPls), contractual agreements, permits, etc.
• Develop and/or coordinate investment valuations, cost estimates, decision summaries, risk analyses and conceptual plans, and preliminary and detailed design work
• Oversee all project governance activities including technical execution, cost performance, scheduling and reporting in accordance with PCC's project gate standard and project management procedures
• Coordinate with operations, engineering and other shareholders to develop and execute project scope, budget, execution plan, schedule, resource requirements, permit applications, commissioning plan, pre-start safety review, documentation, drawing modifications, close-out of punch list items
• Create project execution plans to encompass schedules, budgets, resource requirements, permits and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate the work of external consultants and service providers
• Work collaboratively with internal project services and business partners and Supply Chain Management to deliver solutions meeting project business objectives
• Coordinate the creation, refinement and execution of project deliverables such as, execution plans, classified cost estimates, schedules, risk management plans, inspection plans, etc.
• Prepare and propose mitigation measures to resolve project risks
• Develop and maintain project plans and project documentation and related data bases
• Manage change to project scope, budget, resources and schedule through effective documentation and communication and ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Organize, supervise and manage Design Basic Memorandum (DBM) and detailed engineering and procurement of equipment and materials and fabrication and construction and commissioning and handover
• Develop and align the technical designs, specifications and work packages to meet the project business objectives and execution strategies
• Coordinate and participate in design reviews and HAZOPs
• Develop technical studies where required
• Lead the development of technical specifications & standards, as required
• Participate in audit activities and prepare any necessary or ad hoc reports
• Update governing documents and procedures related to project management
• Prepare materials for Director, Engineering & Construction on project matters (e.g., progress, schedule, cost forecast, payment status,)
• Monitor and manage key policy developments that impact projects

Qualifications:

• Proactive self-starter: Desire to succeed in a fast-paced changing environment
• Proven ability to take initiative, organize, manage, and prioritize a multiple projects simultaneously
• Undergraduate engineering degree, preferably Mechanical or Process discipline
• APEGA certification
• 10+ years’ project management experience including previous experience with the design/construction of oil and gas facilities (Gas/shale gas/SAGD or oil sands preferred)
• Working knowledge of environment and regulatory permit compliance and restrictions
• Demonstrated success in managing all aspects of a project (e.g., front-end engineering through construction and commissioning)
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable codes, standards (CSA, ABC), and relevant local trade practices and processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with diverse personalities and work force
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team with a positive attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)