Senior Project Manager/Project Director

Kent•Calgary, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and EPCM projects throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide leadership for project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, commercial, and client requirements. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, oversee commercial performance, manage project risks, develop client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while promoting Kent's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The position reports to the Director of Projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
12+ years of progressive project management experience.
Experience leading EPC/EPCM industrial projects.
Strong commercial, contractual and leadership experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong client relationship management abilities.
Effective negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Accountability
Decision Making
Client Focus
Commercial Awareness
Collaboration
Results Orientation
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and governing authorities.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineering and EPC/EPCM projects from initiation through closeout.
Develop project execution strategies and project management plans.
Build and lead high-performing project teams.
Establish project objectives aligned with client and business goals.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Manage scope, schedule, budget and quality.
Monitor project performance and key milestones.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure successful delivery of engineering and construction activities.
Manage project change and contract administration.
Serve as the primary client representative.
Maintain positive client relationships.
Manage commercial performance and forecasting.
Support contract negotiations and business development opportunities.
Develop and manage project budgets.
Review cost reports and forecasts.
Monitor profitability and project financial performance.
Support invoicing and earned value reporting.
Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Support succession planning and employee development.
Promote collaboration across all project disciplines.
Ensure compliance with Kent's HSSEQ Management System.
Promote a strong safety culture.
Participate in incident investigations and lessons learned.