Job Overview The SAGD Project Manager is responsible for managing the allocated SAGD site construction contract, fostering a positive relationship with the Client through planning, monitoring, controlling, reporting, communicating and leading the project. The SAGD Project Manager reports to the General Manager and directs the Construction Manager and project support staff.

Summary The SAGD Project Manager is responsible for managing the allocated SAGD site construction contract, fostering a positive relationship with the Client through planning, monitoring, controlling, reporting, communicating and leading the project. The SAGD Project Manager reports to the General Manager and directs the Construction Manager and project support staff.

Job Duties

Project setup through internal and client requirements, including site-specific execution, HSE and quality plans for SAGD facility work

Review and/or contribute to the development of estimates, project execution plans and manage the project execution within the estimate guidelines

Generate project budget and setup folders/templates

Administer the contract, whether time and material or lump-sum, and manage the commercial terms, rate schedules and reimbursable provisions

Coordinate the hiring or re-allocation of project staff and advise project staff of their job responsibilities in accordance with Project-developed RASCI Matrix

Responsible for preparing a detailed sub-contractor requisition prior to execution

Manage procurement and expediting of client-supplied and contractor-supplied material to suit the field sequence, including module and spool delivery dates





Determine Project Schedule level of detail required and publish a 3 week look ahead in collaboration with site supervision

Maintain and report the project risk register, including winter construction, brownfield access, permitting and labour availability exposures

Facilitate & lead project meetings

Ensure RFI's are detailed and concise, and provide solutions where applicable

Review all productivity/progress reports generated prior to issuance and articulate the impacts causing low productivities

Ensure accurate and timely project reporting is provided and maintained

Own the change management process; establish entitlement, quantify impact, and pursue timely client disposition of changes

Review Extra Work Orders log, subcontract change log, and ensure information is adequately detailed

Review and approve all invoices before they are issued to the Client, verifying signed cover sheets and supporting records against the delegation of authority matrix

Review, reject, and/or approve all 3rd party project invoices and inter-company invoices prior to being issued for payment

Maintain Client communication, ensuring impact and progress reporting are provided adequately and timely





Oversee quality to ensure all inspections and documentation are accurate and maintained in accordance with Client and Company requirements

Schedule and participate in audits with the Quality Manager

Lead project close-out; final quantities, holdback release, turnover documentation, lessons learned and feedback to Estimating

Various other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent relevant technical experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in industrial construction, involving civil, structural, mechanical/piping, or electrical scopes

Demonstrated experience managing SAGD, oil sands or gas plant site construction contracts under time and material and lump-sum terms

CSTS-20

Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)

Legislative Awareness

First Aid w/AED

Defensive Driving

H2S Alive

Skills

Able to define scope of work and project specifications

Ability to quantify activities, materials, and supplies

Strong negotiation skills, including change and claim resolution with the client

Skilled determination of critical construction path

Robust understanding of construction safety, quality control, and project controls, including earned value and Rules of Credit reporting

Command of prompt payment and lien legislation applicable to Alberta construction contracts

Basic accounting knowledge

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skilled in MS Office

Experience/Knowledge with Primavera is preferred

📌 Project Manager - SAGD (Winnipeg)
🏢 Primoris Services
📍 Winnipeg