Senior Project Manager – Projects Canada

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About the role

  • Senior Project Manager leading major capital EPC/EPCM projects at Wood, focusing on Oil, Gas & New Energy sectors. Responsible for project execution valued over $100M across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of major capital EPC/EPCM projects valued over $100M
  • Manage project financing activities and feasibility studies
  • Ensure project performance meets approved cost, schedule, risk, cost recovery and safety requirements
  • Prepare and oversee project financing documentation in collaboration with clients
  • Develop and award multiple lump-sum/turnkey EPC(M) contracts
  • Form and lead high-performing project management teams
  • Implement infrastructure and contracting strategies for successful project delivery
  • Lead project cost and schedule development and ensure successful execution
  • Model visible safety leadership; embed project specific HSE plans, risk assessments/JHAs and field assurance
  • Support proposal development, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates for clients
  • Own full EPCM scope delivery across phases (DBM/FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Turnover) with clear stage gate and reporting discipline.
  • Establish and run the Project Management Plan and integrated Project Execution Plan; ensure rigorous interface management, risk management, and construction driven planning.
  • Lead change, trend, and variance control with project controls (CPI/SPI), ensuring transparent forecasting and recoveries.
  • Oversee sourcing strategies for long‑lead materials and critical services; steward contractor performance and commercial outcomes under EPC/EPCM/alliancing frameworks.
  • Direct multi‑discipline engineering (pipeline, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical/instrumentation) with an emphasis on constructability, modularization, and replication (Design‑One/Build‑Many).
  • Integrate Global Execution Centre (GEC) resources effectively to meet cost/schedule while maintaining quality and assurance.
  • Lead the CM interface (and/or act as CM delegate as required) across spreads and facilities, ensuring readiness, logistics, winter work planning, crossings, and commissioning/turnover are planned early and executed safely. *(Construction‑driven execution.)*
  • Partner closely with Client, Indigenous communities, local businesses, and regulators; embed commitments into contracting and execution strategies.
  • Build, coach and scale a high-performing, integrated EPCM team (office, GEC, site); set clear objects and cadence; ensure onboarding and knowledge transfer

Requirements

  • Relevant engineering or technical degree/diploma
  • 20+ years relevant industrial experience on EPC/EPCM projects as a project manager in capital projects; including execution in remote/complex terrain
  • Extensive experience in project management, project development, feasibility evaluation, and project finance
  • Strong background in engineering management and contract administration
  • Demonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Desirable
  • Experience with major downstream, petrochemical, or refining projects
  • Experience working with large-scale clients in Canada
  • Familiarity with Wood systems, tools, and project delivery processes

Benefits

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across minerals and metals
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our profession

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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