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.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

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.
• Provide Class estimate development services to Expansion Projects Team. Solicit input from nontechnical teams and develop associated risk registers schedules and basis of estimates. Review Class estimates and provide feedback.
• 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.
• Perform contingency modeling on Class estimates and support use of escalation tool.
• 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.
• Scrutinize scope and design change requests to ensure validity justification and impact on EBITDA reliability and operations; obtain approvals for deviations.
• Provide project services such as Project Lookbacks Contingency & Escalation Modeling and Construction Quality Management System (CQMS) session facilitation.
• Develop and maintain Plains cost estimating practices and basis; establish industry benchmarks.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in an applicable discipline; professional engineering designation () and registration with APEGA.
• 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 hydrocarbonprocessing facilities (e.g. CSA Z662 ABSA requirements CER regulations).
• Knowledge of AACE and PMI best practices in estimating and project management.
• Knowledge of cost estimating systems benchmarking tools and risk modeling practices.
• Strong leadership decisionmaking conflict resolution communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and project scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments prioritize workload and coordinate diverse stakeholders and contractors.
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Valid drivers license and a clean drivers abstract. #Plains

At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. 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.

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