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	Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the&nbsp;Project Services Manager will be responsible for oversight of all commercial, procurement, project controls, and project information management (document control and reporting) activities pertaining to the Project. The incumbent will deal with commercial, procurement, budget, cost control, schedule, and risk issues arising from the planning and execution of the project.&nbsp; The incumbent will also be the key person working with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the cost and schedule align with the business objectives and the execution plans. A key responsibility is to negotiate and administer the various subcontracts and subcontractors engaged in the project and monitor their planning and performance of the work, in terms of cost, schedule and reporting.</p>
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	This position is based in Calgary.</p>
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	Number of positions: 2 (McKay River Commercial Project and Dover North Commercial Project)</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong><br />
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	1. Ensure cost and schedule alignment for the project:</p>
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		Analyze schedule, quality, and financial performance of subcontractors and suppliers.</li>
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		Manage the identification of project control system objectives, development of strategies and implementation of same to provide the cost and schedule information required by management.</li>
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		Manage the development of planning, estimating and scheduling standards, procedures and reference documentation.</li>
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		Development of cost studies where specifically identified as a need.</li>
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		Manage and participate in project cost and schedule development and reviews.</li>
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		Manage the preparation of budgets; track and forecast budgets &amp; AFE&rsquo;s.</li>
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	2. Interface with the Procurement team and head procurement functions for the group:</p>
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		Lead project Supplier and/or Subcontractor identification, qualification, and approval.</li>
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		Lead sourcing estimate and proposal activities, pricing negotiations, and execution with Suppliers and/or Subcontractors.</li>
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		Coordinate with Contracts Management in applicable T&amp;C&rsquo;s development.</li>
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		Coordinate with Project Managers / Engineers in detailed scope and performance requirements for Subcontracts.</li>
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		Interface closely with Project Management to ensure appropriate sourcing measures and metrics are in place and deployed.</li>
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		Manage expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to site.</li>
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		Establish process and reporting for Supplier/Subcontractor performance variance analysis.</li>
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		Negotiate, establish, and monitor payment terms, to include the review, processing, and payment of subcontractor/supplier invoices.</li>
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		Periodically assess the project(s) Suppliers/Subcontractors.</li>
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	3. Manage/lead team members to ensure alignment on project objectives and report on project progress:</p>
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		Manage a team of contract, procurement, project control leads and document controllers working on the project.</li>
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		Provide direction to members of the Commercial / Procurement, Project Controls, and Project Information Management team.</li>
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		Coordinate inspection and Performance Testing with Engineering and Quality Management. Manage the preparation of periodic and ad-hoc project reporting and monthly project progress reports for management.</li>
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		Identify potential issues, risks and trends in a timely manner such that the Project Management can take appropriate action.</li>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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		A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering degree/diploma.</li>
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		Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent training/certification (or related professional designation) is an asset.</li>
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		Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be an asset</li>
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		A minimum of 15 years related experience within the oil and gas sector on major projects preferably with SAGD operations.</li>
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		Knowledge and experience with procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions.</li>
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		Strong financial abilities and experience managing procurement spending in excess of $100 million.</li>
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		Negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements and to recover compensation for poor performance. Overcomes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve desired results.</li>
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		Knowledgeable of Project Control fundamentals with respect to cost control, scope and schedule management</li>
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		Familiarity with AACE guidelines</li>
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		Proficiency on Primavera, MS Office Suite and other tools/applications to support the successful planning, scheduling, and monitoring of projects</li>
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		A team player in a multi-cultural environment and willing to interact at all levels within the corporate Brion Energy organization.</li>
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		Demonstrated continuous efforts to improve project performances, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work co-operatively and jointly to provide quality seamless Client service.</li>
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		Motivated, outstanding positive can-do attitude and desire to grow job responsibility.</li>
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		Evidence of exceptional communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills&nbsp; and coaching skills.</li>
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