Your Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Studies, the Project Manager, Studies is accountable for the scoping and delivery of studies from inception through to FEL3 completion. This position is expected to co-ordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver studies, accounting for project budget, schedule, while delivering solutions that address the business objectives. This role will help to define, quantify and create scope definitions for each project such that an internal team, engineering firm or combination can complete the studies required for the initial phases of the project. It is expected that this position will provide direct supervision and mentorship of future additions to the Study Management group.
Key Responsibilities:
Study Development and Management - 50%:
Leads and/or supports with project design through study phases, ensures studies solve stakeholder objectives
Coordinates with internal technical team and 3rd party vendors to complete technical design deliverables
Collaborate with execution focused Project Managers and Project Engineers for effective transition from study to project execution phases
Support business case development and develop conceptual studies, pre-feasibility, and feasibility reports jointly with Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams
Carry out necessary assessments, co-ordinate technical and financial modeling, and scenario analysis to develop and evaluate options to achieve target outcomes of the proposed project
Conduct value engineering and facilitate decision-making with stakeholders
Keep stakeholders, including relevant technical teams in K+S, engaged [and bought in/brought along] throughout study development
Develop presentations, memos, reports and spreadsheets detailing all aspects of studies including basis, decisions and study outcomes
Vendor and Contractor Management - 30%:
Oversee and coordinate study work with engineering consultants, design partners, equipment vendors, and other contractors
Team Leadership / Mentorship - 20%:
Develop and retain people with the right skills and capabilities to effectively execute studies
Administrate KSPC’s employee performance management program for direct reports.
Contract Employee and Secondee Management
Task coordination for direct reports; accountable for task completion
Resolution of interpersonal issues
Set a high personal safety standard for themselves, direct reports, and fellow colleagues
We enrich your life
We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.
In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:
Good People and Great Culture
Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.
Challenge and Growth
We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.
Valuable Compensation
Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay for Performance philosophy that includes two components, fixed (base) pay and short term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.
Supporting Benefits
A comprehensive, employer paid, benefits program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program PLUS great extras such as, paid work time to help out in your Community (volunteer with a sports team or a charity of your choice) and company money to allocate to your favourite charity! A Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, and the Wellness Account covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and can help pay for your gym membership.
Your Profile
Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor or master’s degree in Engineering
Professional designation preferred, a combination of equivalent skills and experience will be considered
Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) is considered an asset
10+ years’ experience in engineering or project management, preference given to experience in potash or heavy industry
Demonstrated experience in Engineering environments and working with EPCMs and consultants
Experience in FEED projects, specifically from initiation through to completion of feasibility study
Demonstrated proficiency in fostering business-focused collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion
Established leadership abilities, including influencing the decision-making of internal and external stakeholders, and coaching, mentoring, and developing a team
Proficient in data-driven decision-making and business intelligence, leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to enable informed strategic decisions, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement
Proven ability to analytically solve problems with a creative approach, and accepting responsibility for outcomes
Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.
To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by October 20, 2024.
Be part of our team
Apply by 10/21/24
