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ClearWater is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.   

The Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project execution across complex industrial environments. This position is accountable for the full project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and FLINT's operational excellence standards.

Working collaboratively with clients, project controls, engineering, field operations, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, the Project Manager is responsible for driving project performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives while fostering strong relationships and effective communication throughout project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project leader who is passionate about delivering successful projects, building high-performing teams, and maintaining FLINT's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.

What would you be doing?

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead and manage projects from initiation through completion by:

• Executing projects in alignment with client requirements, contracts, and specifications.
• Providing leadership and direction to project teams across all phases of execution.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for client project representatives.
• Ensuring project objectives, scope, schedule, and deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Supporting successful project closeout and client handover activities.

Project Planning & Controls

Develop and oversee project plans to ensure successful execution, including:

• Safety Management Plans.
• Quality Management Plans.
• Materials and Equipment Plans.
• Subcontractor Management Plans.
• Cost and Schedule Control Plans.
• Change Management Plans.
• Project Controls Plans.
• Accounting and reporting requirements.

Financial & Commercial Management

Manage project financial performance by:

• Developing and maintaining project budgets and forecasts.
• Tracking project costs, progress, and scope changes.
• Monitoring project performance against established targets.
• Supporting contract administration and commercial obligations.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and opportunities.

Client Relations & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships by:

• Acting as the primary liaison between FLINT and the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicating project status, challenges, and opportunities effectively.
• Collaborating with engineers, subcontractors, operations teams, and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring client expectations are understood, managed, and met.
• Promoting a collaborative approach to project delivery.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Support operational excellence by:

• Promoting and ensuring compliance with FLINT's safety standards and procedures.
• Addressing and resolving safety concerns proactively.
• Supporting quality objectives and project compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with leadership on process improvements and best practices.
• Contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• College Diploma in Construction Technology may be considered with extensive relevant industry experience.
• PMI certification or formal project management training is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience managing industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, or energy sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Experience managing client relationships, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in dynamic project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, contract management, and project execution methodologies.

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.

This posting is intended to collect expressions of interest for potential future opportunities 

Our Commitment to Our People  

When you join ClearWater, we make these promises:  

• Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.  
• Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.  
• Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.  
• Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.  
• Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, ClearWater grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.  

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