Why Join Us?!

100% employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching program

Competitive wages and flexible vacation

Retention bonus

Family-operated business

Ketek Group Inc
From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors

POSITION BACKGROUND:
TheProject Manager (PM) is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of assignedprojects, including scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and clientoutcomes. This role serves as the primary owner of project execution and isresponsible for coordinating internal resources, contractors, and stakeholdersto ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance withcontractual and regulatory requirements.

TheProject Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, balancingcompeting priorities while managing risk and maintaining robust clientrelationships. This role focuses on delivery ownership rather thanadministrative execution, with administrative and coordination support providedby Project Administrators and Project Coordinators where applicable.

COREDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Ownership & Delivery

Own assigned projects from initiation through closeout, with full accountabilityfor outcomes

Act as the primary client contact and manage stakeholder expectations

Define project scope, execution strategy, and success criteria

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approvedbudgets

Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities

Approve and manage scope changes in alignment with commercial andoperational requirements

Planning & Execution Management





Lead pre-job kickoff meetings and confirm deliverables, roles, andexecution plans

Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors requiredfor execution

Develop and maintain project schedules and cost controls

Monitor progress, productivity, and financial performance throughout theproject lifecycle

Escalate significant risks, constraints, or variances in a timely manner

Team Coordination & Leadership

Direct and coordinate the efforts of Project Coordinators, fieldsupervision, and third-party contractors

Delegate defined scopes and tasks while retaining overall accountability

Provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job coaching to ProjectCoordinators

Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and departmental leadership asrequired

Client, Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships

Coordinate with clients, engineers, trades, vendors, and internaldepartments

Resolve execution issues and conflicts in a timely and professionalmanner

Communicate schedule impacts, scope changes, and risks proactively

Financial Management & Reporting

Monitor project budgets and cost performance against estimates

Prepare and review information required for accurate and timelyinvoicing

Review budget-to-quote alignment and document rationale for variances

Support financial forecasting and closeout activities

Safety, Quality & Compliance





Promote and enforce all safety procedures and use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment

Ensure compliance with Ketek policies, Occupational Health & Safetyregulations, and client requirements

Support quality assurance processes

Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned activities

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives

Provide feedback to estimators and internal stakeholders to supportaccurate project planning

Coordinate with Training and Support Services on evolving client or siterequirements

Represent Ketek in alignment with corporate values, vision, and mission

Duties,responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at anytime with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Required

Minimum 2 years ofproject management experience in a related or project-based industry

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Strong judgment,problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Effective written andverbal communication skills

Ability to operateindependently with limited oversight

Proficiency withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel)

Class 5 Driver’s Licencewith a clean driver’s abstract

Preferred

Post-secondary educationin a technical, trades, or business discipline

Formal project managementtraining or certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent)

Experience in industrial,construction, or engineering project environments

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office-based with regularfield interaction

May be required to workoutside standard business hours and be available on call

Pre-access drug andalcohol testing may be required for site visits

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