Project Manager, Development Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Plains has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in our Calgary, Alberta office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will work closely with Plains’ business units to establish project scope, develop preliminary designs, cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, and execution plans for viable projects. You will provide technical consultation to project teams and Operations to ensure project planning reflects operational requirements, industry practices, and regulatory expectations.

You will also support business functions and strategies that optimize the value of Plains’ assets. Some limited travel may be required. The successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, and other company offerings.

Responsibilities: Work closely with Business Development and Execution to establish scope and scope alternatives for projects in the initial phase that meet customer needs. Facilitate project planning sessions to solicit input from departments within Plains and incorporate that input into project scope and scope alternatives for estimates. Develop unclassified estimates, associated risks, and schedule to support new business opportunities. Incorporate lessons learned into estimate development.

Support Business

Development in achieving a go/no go decision with executives.

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Class estimate development services to Expansion Projects Team. Solicit input from non‑technical teams and develop associated risk registers, schedules and basis of estimates.

Utilize Project Definition Rating

Index (PDRI) on estimates to measure completeness of project scope definition. Maintain project benchmarking database and assess cost and schedule trends. Translate into action items to ensure ongoing project competitiveness.

Maintain project portfolio prioritization model to support recommendations for projects that align with Plains’ strategic priorities. Ensure project designs and constructed assets comply with regulatory requirements, specifications, and operating practices. Provide project services such as Project Lookbacks, Contingency & Escalation Modeling, and Construction Quality Management System (CQMS) session facilitation.

Minimum 10 years of experience in pipeline and oil or gas processing, including design, construction, and project management. Familiarity with labour, safety, and environmental regulations; working knowledge of Canadian codes and standards for pipelines and hydrocarbon‑processing facilities (e.g., Knowledge of AACE and PMI best practices in estimating and project management. Knowledge of cost estimating systems, benchmarking tools, and risk modeling practices.

Proficient in Microsoft Project and project scheduling tools. Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload,



and coordinate diverse stakeholders and contractors.

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Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected]. At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do.

Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is secure for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.

Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work. Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement. #

📌 Project Manager, Development Plains Canada Liquid Pipelines ULC (Calgary)
🏢 Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)
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