Site Manager

Overview

Location: LNGC - Kitimat, BC

Position: Permanent / Full-Time / Local Candidate Required

Work Schedule: 5 on and 2 off working 8 hours per day

Hourly wage: $90.00-$100.00 per hour

Shift: Day Shift

Reporting to: Manager, Construction & Maintenance

Positions Available: 1

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner, which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to providing our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Site Manager leads Waiward’s maintenance, capital project, and turnaround activities at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. As Waiward’s senior site representative and primary point of contact with the client, the Site Manager is accountable for safe and effective project execution, financial performance, scheduling, labour relations, and quality. Waiward’s scope of work at LNG Canada includes pressure piping, civil, structural steel, and mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safety and Quality

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Lead the site safety program in accordance with WorkSafeBC and client requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Ensure work meets applicable code, contract, client, and quality requirements, including Technical Safety BC requirements for pressure equipment.

Client and Contract Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the execution of the contract agreement.
• Review customer contracts and specifications to ensure Waiward’s internal processes and procedures comply with contractual requirements.
• Manage changes to the contract, including:
  • Provide timely notice to the customer in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Track contract change costs through Waiward’s systems and ensure changes are invoiced in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer acceptance of contract values, budget values, and change values is in place to support accurate and timely billing.
• Build strong client relationships, identify additional work opportunities, and contribute to the growth of Waiward’s construction and maintenance operations.

Project Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of site work, ensuring it is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract and quality requirements.
• Plan and execute turnarounds and shutdown campaigns, including pre-planning, staffing, and scope control.
• Work with the customer to establish the planning and scheduling workflow and prepare and maintain project schedules and plans.
• Prioritize workload and focus on mission-critical tasks.
• Administer and/or participate in all site coordination meetings.
• Manage subcontractors and site purchasing.
• Set up and maintain project management files in accordance with departmental standards.

Financial Performance

• Manage the financial performance of site work, including revenue, gross margin, cost control, forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, and identifying and managing financial risk.
• Prepare, submit, and update budgets, including internal cost control, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Review and approve all site expenditures.
• Prepare regular reporting for the client and Waiward leadership covering progress, labour productivity, costs and forecasts, changes, and key risks.
• Perform estimating duties and coordinate with the off-site estimating team to complete proposals.
• Capture productivity and cost data to support future estimates and bids.

Labour and People

• Build and lead the site team executing routine, non-routine, and campaign maintenance.
• Develop workforce, equipment, and subcontractor forecasts, and manage dispatch, recalls, and layoffs in line with the Standard Maintenance Agreement.
• Maintain good working relationships with union business agents and stewards and address labour issues.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate site supervision.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or certificate) in a related field, Red Seal trade certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PMP designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial construction and/or maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager, or in a progressively responsible supervisory role.
• Experience managing pressure piping, civil, and mechanical maintenance scopes within refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience planning and executing turnarounds and shutdowns.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, contract changes, and subcontractors.
• Experience working under building trades collective agreements, preferably the PRMC Standard Maintenance Agreement or other British Columbia maintenance agreements.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC and Technical Safety BC requirements is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry software, including Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and other commonly used project management and scheduling applications.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex operational, contractual, and financial issues, with the ability to recognize when escalation is required.
• Strong bidding, purchasing, negotiation, contracting, and budgeting skills.
• Strong collaboration skills aligned with Waiward’s corporate values.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a large and competing workload.
• Valid WHMIS certification and site-required safety certifications, including but not limited to:
  • CSTS-2020, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitor, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), H2S Awareness, Fir Aid
• Successful completion of a pre-access Alcohol and Drug Test.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean and current driver’s abstract.

Working Conditions

This is a local position based at the LNG Canada site in Kitimat, British Columbia, working closely with site leadership.

Work is performed in an active industrial environment and may involve moderate noise, extreme temperatures, moving equipment, and other site-related hazards. The position may require walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, climbing ladders, working at heights or in confined spaces, and working outdoors in inclement weather, including cold temperatures and slippery conditions. The role may also require carrying materials or equipment, driving, and performing regular office-based duties.

Physical Requirements

The position requires close visual acuity for activities such as reviewing and analyzing data, working at a computer for extended periods, and reading technical and project documentation.

The role requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk through an active industrial site and on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while accessing operational and construction areas.

Direct Reports

• General Superintendent

Perks & Benefits

• Waiward offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth, including:

  • Competitive salary in a permanent, full-time position.

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation.

  • 100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.

  • Health Spending Account (HSA) for additional wellness and medical needs.

  • RRSP matching to help you plan for your future.

  • Paid personal days in addition to vacation time.

  • Career growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive, expanding team.

  • Collaborative and positive work culture.

  • A variety of employee recognition and rewards programs designed to acknowledge your contributions and support your success.

Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees