Engineering Project Manager III

Pioneer Production Services, Inc.

Engineering Project Manager III

Location – Minnesota (Duluth or Minneapolis or Edina)

Hybrid Schedule

Pay:  $77 - $77 per hour

Company Overview
Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane operations, marine rigging, dispatching, and maintenance. Its headquarters are in Lockport, LA, and it operates across North America. 

Job Summary:

As a manager of project execution this position provides overall oversight for the development, engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout processes for small to mid-scale CORE Electrical projects.  This individual provides critical project related information to management to allow for appropriate decision making and coordinates a small team of technical staff. 

Specific Accountabilities:

Accountable for project’s performance (scope, safety, quality, schedule, risk and cost) and stakeholder /end-user/client satisfaction by: 

• Ensuring organizational objectives are translated into the department’s activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders (e.g. environment, safety, quality, land, legal, supply chain, etc.)
• Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion
• Ensuring that engineering project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups
• Effectively managing project change and risk and providing regular updates to management and stakeholders
• Facilitating communication between engineering consultants, contractors, vendors and appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure technical issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Overseeing and being accountable for the specification and requisitioning of materials and equipment
• Monitoring and controlling project activities ensuring project objectives are met within financial and schedule constraints
• Providing front end project development support to Development Engineering
• Providing direction in the tender, analysis, award and administration of engineering and construction contracts
• Providing project field support during construction and commissioning activities
• Implementing consistent, thorough and timely management of project records and closeout procedures 

Scope:

• Provides broad business knowledge managing capital maintenance or pipeline projects that range in size from $500K to $100MM
• Works collaboratively on varied project activities requiring a high level of planning and coordination
• Represents the enterprise by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities (e.g., partners, consultants, contractors, vendors, public, regulators, etc.)
• Decision making is guided primarily by applying standard processes, procedures and standards
• Implements pipeline and capital maintenance solutions, by applying project management techniques and providing leadership and direction to a small team of project resources
• Provides operational support and leadership by:
• Leading and implementing continuous improvement of the enterprise’s project management/engineering systems and processes
• Providing direction and assistance to technical staff, consultants and contractors
• Applies leadership and people skills in mentoring less experienced staff 

Contacts:

• Interact with Project Sponsor to ensure they are continually aware of the current project scope and are aligned with anticipate spend.
• Actively engaged in the resolution of information requests between Enbridge subject matter experts, engineering consultants and construction contractors
• Facilitate regular communication between Enbridge project team members, stakeholders (environment, safety, quality, land, legal, supply chain, etc.), project sponsors, consultants, contractors and regulators
• Interface with leadership of contractors and consultants to develop relationships and to provide feedback on areas of strengths and improvements to enhance their performance 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Pipelines, Construction or other related field
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience that includes a minimum of 5 years project experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  This includes the ability to interact effectively with project team members, peers, management and all project stakeholders
• In depth knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) – Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with PMI considered an asset
• Technical and working knowledge of internal and industry pipeline and facility design, construction codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code; National Electrical Code)
• Proven interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, problem solving, decision-making, negotiation and leadership skills
• Proven ability to identify issues, propose solutions, make timely decisions, manage change and escalate accordingly
• Valid Class 5 driving license with safe driving record

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation pay for eligible employees

Please be advised, If selected, you will join Pioneer Production Services, Inc. as your employer and work at Enbridge facilities, partnering daily with Enbridge and contract team members.

**Equal Opportunity Employer