Project Manager Project Engineer

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 60 offices in the US Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental regulatory economic and civic conditions we identify and address challenges with innovation and common sense. Kleinfelders integrated award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Our team promotes respect diversity and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. Our team is dynamic and collaborative. If this description fits what you are looking for in your career please apply!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Projects the Project Manager / Project Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects within the oil and gas industry. This individual will work closely with Project Managers discipline leads designers engineers clients and other stakeholders to ensure that technical excellence cost schedule quality and contractual requirements are achieved.

This role is intended for an intermediate-level professional with strong project management capability broad engineering coordination experience and the ability to work independently on small to medium-sized projects. The successful candidate will provide both project management and project engineering support including oversight of project execution coordination of engineering deliverables client communication proposal support and front-end project development.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Mechanical Electrical Civil or related Engineering discipline is an asset.
• Minimum of 68 years of relevant experience in the Canadian oil and gas industry; approximately 10 years of experience is considered ideal.
• Previous EPCM experience is a must.
• 3 years of multi-disciplinary project management and/or project engineering experience.
• Registration with APEGA is a must.
• Registration as a PE in the US is an asset.
• PMP Certification is an asset.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized engineering projects with varying scope and complexity.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams including process mechanical piping civil structural electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple projects priorities clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with drafting proposals quotes bids work scopes and project execution plans.
• Strong understanding of effective and efficient project management procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports documents schedules and project correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows Kleinfelder policies and procedures.
• Effectively uses Kleinfelder workflows and processes to secure project resources complete proposals develop contracts maintain project records monitor projects bill clients collect fees and perform close outs and lessons learned.
• Support the continued improvement of project management and project services processes standards specifications and procedures.
• Lead project management and project engineering efforts to execute assigned small to medium-sized projects varying in scope and complexity.
• Support other Project Managers with project execution engineering coordination client communication and follow-up where additional PM/PE support is required.
• Plan project resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective execution while adhering to budget and schedule constraints.
• Partner with discipline leads and other stakeholders as required to ensure efficient project execution.
• Accountable for implementation of Kleinfelder project management and project services processes on assigned projects.
• Lead client communication with respect to assigned projects and support client communication on projects managed by others as required.
• Provide coordination and guidance to members of the engineering team including designers/draftspersons engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities and support the resolution of technical scope schedule and budget-related issues.
• Champion and develop specific deliverables such as work scopes project design criteria design basis documents technical documents cost estimates schedules and other project-related documents.
• Review engineering drawings engineering work packages technical documents and project deliverables for coordination completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Assist the client with front-end project development as required to define project scope for team execution.
• Report engineering and project progress against planned project budget and schedule.
• Provide continuous review of quality of project work.
• Identify project risks scope changes budget pressures and schedule concerns in a timely manner and support appropriate mitigation or change management actions.
• Ensure close out of projects and completion of project KPIs.
• Chair internal project meetings and client meetings as required.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

Business Development

• Realize and seize opportunities for proposals/additional work; collaborate with the business development team to grow the business.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing marketing presentations and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Support the business development of Kleinfelder Canada and communicate possible opportunities.
• Assist in the development of / enhancements to Kleinfelder Canadas business development strategy; research and assist in determination of qualified target areas projects and clients as required.
• Support operational sales team Client Account Managers and Project Managers as required.
• Coordinate with business development / operations group on proposals and presentations.
• Presentations and visits to client locations may be required.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong project management and project engineering coordination skills.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Must have a get it done attitude and be proactive.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Quality and client service oriented.
• High attention to detail finances and good problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify project risks communicate concerns early and support practical solutions.

POSITION CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in an office or hybrid environment; occasional travel may be required to client facilities.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Office: Modern new office facilities free parking conveniently located near amenities and public transit

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision Healthcare spending account RRSP plan wellness days and paid holidays. We foster a great wages. Tuition reimbursement. Membership fees paid.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral

compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

*We thank all applicants for their interest; however due to the number of applicants only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.