Project Manager / Coordinator
Job Summary
This is a key opening within Elevate operations team for an experienced Project Manager or Project Coordinator. This role has direct influence on EEG's success delivering industrial projects across the Oil & Gas and broader industrial sector. Reporting to the Vice President, the successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and help deliver [electrical, instrumentation, and completions, commissioningscopes of work safely, on schedule, and within budget, from small through to large-scale industrial projects. This is a full-time position based out of our Edmonton or Red Deer offices, with regular travel to project sites and client locations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Scope Management
- Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documentation relevant to the assigned scope (e.g., P&IDs and single-line diagrams for EIC, or execution and commissioning schedules for CCX) to confirm deliverables and constructability.
- Develop and manage scope of work documents, and manage change orders and scope creep as designs or execution plans evolve.
- Coordinate design or technical reviews with engineering, client, or commissioning teams, and resolve technical queries between field crews, fabrication shops or vendors, and engineering.
- Identify and formally manage scope deviations through the Request for Information (RFI) and Change Order (CO) process, maintaining an accurate CO log.
- Apply working knowledge of codes and standards relevant to the assigned discipline (e.g., CSA, IEEE, API, CEC, or applicable completions and commissioning standards) to identify and resolve issues before they become field problems.
- Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans (PEP), outlining approach, methodology, resourcing, and execution strategy.
Planning & Scheduling
- Build and maintain project schedules, sequencing assigned scope against other trades and disciplines on site.
- Plan resource loading across crews and disciplines to meet project timelines.
- Manage critical path items, including long-lead materials or equipment relevant to the assigned scope.
- Proactively resolve schedule conflicts between trades, subcontractors, and site conditions.
- Understand construction and execution work sequences, and assess cost and schedule impacts when sequences are changed or disrupted.
- Maintain cross-trade awareness, including how other disciplines impact assigned scope, productivity, and overall cost.
Cost & Commercial Management
- Own (or support, at the Coordinator level) project budgets and cost forecasting, monitoring cost-to-complete against the approved Full Cost Model (FCM) and flagging variances early.
- Track actual costs against budget and explain variances to internal management and clients.
- Track budget burn rate weekly and support or lead structured cost reviews at key project milestones (25%, 50%, 75% completion).
- Ensure accurate completion of Labour, Equipment & Material (LEM) tracking on Time & Material / Forced Account projects to support client billing.
- Support change order pricing and client negotiations in support of profitable project delivery.
- Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices, and support the issue, evaluation, and award of subcontractor and vendor packages in alignment with contract scope.
- Support progress billing and cash flow tracking across assigned projects.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with EEG-valued material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
Safety & Quality
- Ensure HSE plans are followed on site and maintain a strong safety culture consistent with EEG and client requirements.
- Participate in incident investigations when required, looping in the EEG safety department for formal reporting.
- Enforce quality control and inspection processes relevant to the assigned scope (e.g., panel builds and cable terminations for EIC, or commissioning and turnover activities for CCX).
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions through to resolution.
People & Coordination
- Support or lead internal and client kickoff meetings (KOM) to align scope, schedule, safety, and communication protocols at project start.
- Supervise or coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and, where applicable, commissioning leads.
- Act as a point of contact for client representatives on project status, attending site walkthroughs, progress meetings, and status reviews.
- Coordinate subcontractors and third-party vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support recruitment and resourcing needs in coordination with Operations and HR as required.
- Prepare and present regular project status updates to clients and internal management.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain a complete, organized project file, including contract, scope of work, RFIs, COs, meeting minutes, LEMs, and invoices, throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain controlled project documentation to EEG's ELEVATE-[Branch]-[Type]-[Number] format, with proper revision history.
- Produce regular progress reports for clients and internal leadership.
- Manage as-built documentation and turnover packages, and track deficiencies through to closeout.
- Support or lead project close-out, including client acceptance, holdback release, and final commercial reconciliation.
Risk & Problem-Solving
- Maintain a project risk register and escalate significant commercial, schedule, or safety risks to EEG leadership promptly.
- Identify project risks early, including schedule, cost, safety, and technical risks, and develop mitigation plans.
- Support the management of claims or disputes professionally and in the best interest of EEG and the client.
- Make field-level decisions when unexpected conditions arise, escalating appropriately.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Relevant trade certification (e.g., Journeyman Electrician or Instrumentation Technician for EIC) or an equivalent technical, construction, or industrial background relevant to the division and role.
- Minimum [2–3 years for Coordinator / 5+ years for Project Manager] of industrial sector experience, including project coordination, project management, or field supervision in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated ability to support or manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships.
- Working knowledge of Lump Sum (LS) and Time & Material (T&M) / Forced Account (FA) contract models, including RFI and Change Order management.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation relevant to the assigned scope.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Preferred / Considered an Asset
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field is considered a strong asset.
- Prior experience in estimating within the relevant discipline, including familiarity with industry-standard estimating software, is a significant asset.
- Direct field experience (e.g., foreman, general foreman, or supervisor) within the assigned discipline.
- Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for detailed project scheduling.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for drawing markup and field documentation.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards for the assigned discipline (e.g., CEC and hazardous area classification for EIC) and applicable Alberta regulatory requirements, including ABSA and CSA where relevant.
- PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training.
- Gold Seal Certification (GSC) or equivalent Canadian Construction Association designation.
- Familiarity with Alberta's Builders' Lien Act, including holdback and lien timelines.
- Prior experience working in a collaborative estimating model alongside Project Managers and Estimators.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
- Thorough understanding of the assigned discipline's construction or execution work across oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industrial sectors, including relevant codes and standards.
- Familiarity with EPC and owner-operator project delivery models, procurement processes, and change management.
- Awareness of industry safety standards and Alberta-specific regulatory requirements relevant to EEG's service lines.
Skills
- Project scheduling, budget management, and cost control.
- Developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for cost and schedule control, and managing purchase orders and supplier terms.
- Subcontractor negotiation, procurement, and client engagement.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with a professional client-facing presence.
- Multi-project prioritization, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership.
Abilities
- Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, protecting EEG's margin and reputation.
- Represent EEG with professionalism in all client, vendor, and subcontractor interactions.
- Maintain high attention to detail, organizational discipline, and a strong ownership mentality in delivering quality work.
- Uphold EEG's core values, Quality, Transparency, Integrity, Collaboration, and Community, in every project and client interaction.
Work Location
This is a full-time position based out of our Edmonton or Red Deer office. Regular travel to project sites and client locations across Alberta will be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation reflective of experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing Alberta-based industrial services company.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in EEG's core values.
- Clear pathways for career growth as EEG continues to expand its project portfolio and capabilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter referencing "Project Manager / Coordinator” in the subject line to [email protected]. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
