Project Director

Job title: Project Director

Company: Nutrien

Job description: Job Description

Project Director (Contract) – (Carseland, Alberta, Canada)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 20,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

The project manager will report to the General Manager at the Carseland site. This will be a contract position for the duration of both projects; the predicted end date is Q1 2025.

What you will do:

• Manage two major projects one at $30M TIC with scheduled completion in 2022 and the other at $130M TIC with scheduled completion in 2024
• Manage both projects to successful completion and closeout within the defined schedule and budget, using Nutrien’s project management framework
• Adopt an existing project team and adjust as necessary to ensure the success of the project
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the Nutrien project team and to the engineering and construction companies
• Act as the safety champion for the project and set the expectations for all parties involved in the project, using Nutrien’s safety programs
• Make presentations and reports for all levels of Nutrien – from site level to VP level
• Ensure that a disciplined and rigorous project management approach is used to maximize efficiency and minimize scope creep
• Have an organized change-management process that keeps Nutrien’s best interests paramount
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and other project controls according to Nutrien’s established practices
• Work directly with site-level management to adapt to business changes as they may arise

• Develop and provide monitoring and reporting for key project controls to keep paramount the following project priorities: safety, quality, schedule, cost
• Work directly with site-level management to adapt to business changes as they arise
• Develop and execute construction management plans
• Ensure the project adheres to all relevant laws, codes, standards, and Nutrien practices
• Participate in relevant contractual and commercial negotiations on Nutrien’s behalf

What you will bring:

• Engineering degree, preferably registered with APEGA as a P.Eng
• 20 years of brownfield project management experience at similar facilities (industrial chemical/petrochemical)
• Experience in nitrogen fertilizer facilities would be considered an asset
• PMP certification would be considered an asset
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills with the ability to seamlessly adapt messaging to different levels of the organization
• A high level of personal and workgroup organization
• Well-prepared and action-oriented work ethic
• Ability to look ahead and anticipate future changes, plan, and adapt accordingly
• Leadership qualities that inspire and encourage direct and non-direct reports to add value
• Experience and competence with working in an operating industrial facility (full site-specific safety training will be provided by Nutrien)
• Experience represent an owner

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Location: Carseland, AB

Job date: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:12:59 GMT