Project Manager at Suncor in Calgary, Calgary region. Skills: Capital Projects, Commissioning, Construction, Leadership, Project Management. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Suncor
Location
Calgary, Calgary region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Capital Projects
Commissioning
Construction
Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the safe and efficient execution of large capital projects within one of our execution portfolios (Fixed Plant Projects or In Situ Projects).
The Project Manager is accountable for the planning, execution, and delivery of large capital projects within Suncor’s Projects Business Unit. This role leads cross‑functional project teams to safely deliver projects on scope, on schedule, and within approved cost, in alignment with Suncor’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) and stage‑gate project delivery requirements. The Project Manager manages all aspects of project execution from definition through construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations, while coordinating contractors, internal stakeholders, and governance forums to ensure disciplined capital stewardship and predictable outcomes.
What we offer
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Minimum Requirements
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or eligible with APEGA
15+ years of experience supporting capital or sustaining projects
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects through full lifecycle delivery (FEL to execution)
Strong understanding of stage-gate project development, risk management and multidiscipline coordination
Strong understanding of project controls, contracting strategies, and procurement
Demonstrated ability to work within structured governance and quality systems
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and influence stakeholders
Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Lead the safe delivery of capital projects from development through start-up and handover
Establish project execution strategies and drive alignment on scope, schedule, cost, risk, and operational objectives
Ensure stage-gate requirements, governance expectations, and regulatory obligations are achieved
Provide leadership and oversight across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities
Drive project performance through proactive management of risks, opportunities, changes, and stakeholder interfaces
Maintain accountability for project cost, schedule, forecasting, reporting, and funding requirements
Lead EPC/EPCM and construction contractor relationships to achieve project objectives
Influence key business, technical, and execution decisions through effective stakeholder engagement
Present project performance, recommendations, and risks to leadership and governance forums
Ensure operational readiness and successful transition of completed facilities to Operations
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and execution excellence across project teams
Location and Key Details
You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. or work out of our Base Plant location in Fort McMurray
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
Occasional travel to EP stakeholder offices, project sites, vendor shops, or fabrication facilities as required by the specific project or portfolio
Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based on years of experience and scope of work
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.