Construction Manager - SAGD

PRIMORIS USA • $125K — $150K *

Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person

Real Estate & Construction

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years in heavy industrial construction, with experience in Superintendent and Construction Manager roles.
Experience leading multi-discipline SAGD construction including brownfield tie-ins.
CSTS-20 certification.
Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) certification.
First Aid w/AED, Defensive Driving, H2S Alive, and Ground Disturbance Level II certifications.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Gold Seal Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead project start-up activities, including planning and requisition.
Develop detailed Project Construction Execution Plans and schedules.
Manage project risk matrix and direct mitigations across all areas.
Forecast site manpower, equipment, and camp plans; manage mobilization and demobilization.
Own site interface with client leadership to secure permits and isolate scopes on active sites.
Direct Superintendents for execution in piping, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.
Set site safety agenda, chair safety meetings, and ensure safety initiatives are met.
Manage subcontractor performance and conduct progress meetings to enforce compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.
Participation in wellness programs and employee assistance services.
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Full Job Description

Job Overview:

SUMMARY

The SAGD Construction Manager owns site-wide construction delivery of SAGD Above Ground Pipelines, Central processing facilities and well pads- setting the execution plan, resourcing, and the safety and quality expectations that the Superintendents execute, and is accountable for site cost, schedule and turnover in accordance with company and client policies, procedures, codes, goals and objectives. The SAGD Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager and directs the site Superintendents.

JOB DUTIES

Lead project start-up activities; planning, requisitions, client approvals
Development of detailed Project Construction Execution Plans, including constructability, module receipt and setting sequence, and tie-in strategy
Lead development of Project schedule and work plans; integrates engineering, procurement and module delivery dates into the field sequence
Own and maintain the project activity risk matrix; directs mitigation across all areas
Develop and maintain the site manpower, equipment and camp plan; forecast ramp-up, rotation coverage and demobilization
Lead Plan development for Mobilization and Demobilization
Own the site interface with client Construction and Operations leadership; secure permits, isolations and tie-in windows for brownfield scope on live SAGD facilities
Provide direction to the Superintendents responsible for project execution; piping, structural, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, civil, insulation and coatings, as well as equipment and transportation
Set the site safety agenda and meeting cadence; chair the weekly site safety meeting and attend crew toolbox meetings
Review THA/JSA/OHA quality with the HSE Advisor and correct trends across the site
Own site safety initiatives and HSE deliverables; assign them to the Superintendents and verify completion
Chair the daily site-wide debrief with Superintendents and subcontractor management
Manage subcontractor scope, performance and coordination; chair subcontractor progress meetings and enforce contractual obligations
Own site staffing, succession and performance management; assess the Superintendents and address gaps
Own the client construction relationship and the commercial relationship with site subcontractors and vendors
Consolidate area reports into the daily site report and issue it to the Project Manager and the client
Verify earned progress against Rules of Credit before it is reported, and articulate site progress to the client and Primoris
Present the shift report at the client construction meeting
Review, validate and develop project change orders; quantify hours and schedule impact before submission
Accountable for project spending; approves field cost mitigation decisions
Review project quality and HSE deliverable progress across the site
Direct system completion and turnover; walkdowns, punch list close-out, hydrotest and reinstatement, and handover of turnover packages to the client
Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in heavy industrial construction, with time served in Superintendent and Construction Manager roles
Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline SAGD, oil sands or gas plant site construction, including brownfield tie-ins on operating facilities
CSTS-20
Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)
Legislative Awareness
First Aid w/AED
Defensive Driving
H2S Alive
Ground Disturbance Level II
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Gold Seal Certification is considered an asset
NCSO or CSO designation is considered an asset

SKILLS

Ability to build a construction execution plan that survives contact with the field - sequencing, access, laydown, heavy lift and module set logistics
Strong command of subcontract administration, backcharges and the commercial consequences of field direction
Sound understanding of energy isolation, permitting and simultaneous operations requirements on a live SAGD facility
Skilled determination of critical construction path and of the schedule impact of engineering and module delivery slippage
Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control and project controls, including earned value and Rules of Credit
Ability to quantify activities, materials and supplies and to challenge quantities reported from the field
Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions to the client; strong communication and interpersonal skills

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