Deputy Project Director - Onshore

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Canada. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment. Our client, leader in Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Deputy Project Director, to be based in Squamish, BC with the first year of assignment to be based in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

As a Deputy Project Director – Onshore, you will be an integral part of the dynamic team responsible for managing key areas of the project post-FID through to the handover of operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Director and take ownership of projects through the EPC phase, which is expected to last for 5 to 6 years.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Develop and implement Canadian site-specific plans and support the overall execution of core projects.
• Prepare the final project closeout report for areas of responsibility.
• Manage all aspects of project execution in Canada, primarily at the site, including HSSE, Quality, Project Services, Procurement, Subcontracts, Regulatory & Permitting, Interface Management, Early Works, Site Construction, Logistics, Pipeline Oversight, and Commissioning Support for handover to Operation.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies, indigenous groups, FortisBC, BC Hydro, and local contractors to support project execution.
• Manage EPC Contractors and other onsite local contractors and subcontractors.
• Supervise the local Project Management Team with members across the Vancouver office and the project site.
• Ensure that all areas of responsibility meet the oil and gas industry and Canadian codes and standards for safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare all documentation for commissioning, startup, and handover of the LNG Facility to the operations team.
• Provide accurate reporting promptly.
• Be accountable for managing scopes of work, procurement, subcontracts, logistics, interfaces, cost, schedule, risk management, change management in Canada, and forecasting to deliver the project within budget.
• Coordinate with BU, core PMT, Regulatory Bodies, Indigenous Groups, and local contractors – for the development, submission, and approval of all Canadian Federal, Provincial and Local permits to support the project execution strategy.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

• Strong knowledge/experience in the construction and commissioning of LNG, gas compression, and gas processing facilities is preferred.
• Practical working knowledge/experience in HSSE, quality, contracts, project controls (cost and planning), procurement, materials management, and logistics.
• At least 15+ years of direct supervisory experience managing large teams.
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with commercial considerations to protect the project’s goals, objectives, cost, and schedule.
• 20+ years of global experience in major capital projects in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in the various execution phases of project management, including engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience working on $1.0+ Billion EPC projects.
• 10+ years of major capital project experience in Canada, primarily in British Columbia.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction Management.
• LNG project and marine facilities project experience is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to build relationships quickly in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-company environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team player with proven management and leadership skills.
• As required, the position is based in Squamish, BC, with travel to the EPC contractor’s office in Houston and other locations.
• Ability to support project execution teams during meetings, workshops, and audits.

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.