About the role
Department: Environment, Health & Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1113
Date Posted: July 14, 2025
Closing Date: July 28, 2025 or until filled
Position Summary Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Engineering , the Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of internal capital and expense projects from conception through to commissioning. This role will be responsible for scope design, site development, construction and commissioning, interacting with stakeholders on projects such as finance, real estate, marketing, operations, and IT. This role will be assigned projects as varied as retail stores, warehousing, fertilizer blending and storage, downstream petroleum bulk and cardlocks, typically with implementation costs typically between $5 to $30 million. This is a unique opportunity for someone with either an engineering or trade background with significant experience in construction project management.
The position can be located in either Calgary, Regina, or Saskatoon.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Project Management functions include, development, planning, design phase, construction and commissioning of projects vary in scope, size and cost of +$10.0 M in value. (Note this function is similar to the Project Engineer with increased level of project complexity and value.)
- Initiate project management plans and establish appropriate communications plans to ensure stakeholder engagement and agreement.
- Development of scope and creation of budget cost estimates for projects including initial and finalize business cases and AFE submissions.
- Manage and centralize reporting of internal capital and maintenance expense projects to internal stakeholders
- Ensure internal projects and UFA standards meet all legal and necessary approval requirements (e.g. Development Permits, Building Permits, Highways, Safety Codes Council, Bylaws, Environmental, etc.). Represent UFA at municipal and public meetings and hearings as required.
- Act as a mentor to project engineers and other team members.
Qualifications Required For The Position
- Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in project management, construction, or a trade background with 15+ years of experience.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
- Downstream Petroleum (design, construction, maintenance) and/or construction experience in retail, commercial, or warehousing would be an asset.
- SAP or other Enterprise Accounting System experience is an asset.
- Able to work in a team environment and motivate team members and work autonomously without direct supervision.
#IND1
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging At UFA we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth, this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.
If you require accommodation in submitting this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@ufa.com
Stay Connected With Us
- Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest job postings and company news.
- View our Sustainability Video to see UFA’s pillars in regard to environmental, social, and economic topics.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About UFA
UFA is a member-owned agriculture co-operative dedicated to serving and building prosperity in Alberta’s rural communities. UFA owns an extensive farm and ranch supply operation and petroleum distribution network. It all adds up to a multi-billion dollar organization with more than 110,000 members, 950 employees, 34 farm & ranch supply stores and over 110 cardlock and bulk fuel locations.
We are investing in and growing our business in a rapidly changing environment. We need your skills, ideas, and expertise to help us keep growing
About the role
Department: Environment, Health & Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1113
Date Posted: July 14, 2025
Closing Date: July 28, 2025 or until filled
Position Summary Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Engineering , the Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of internal capital and expense projects from conception through to commissioning. This role will be responsible for scope design, site development, construction and commissioning, interacting with stakeholders on projects such as finance, real estate, marketing, operations, and IT. This role will be assigned projects as varied as retail stores, warehousing, fertilizer blending and storage, downstream petroleum bulk and cardlocks, typically with implementation costs typically between $5 to $30 million. This is a unique opportunity for someone with either an engineering or trade background with significant experience in construction project management.
The position can be located in either Calgary, Regina, or Saskatoon.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Project Management functions include, development, planning, design phase, construction and commissioning of projects vary in scope, size and cost of +$10.0 M in value. (Note this function is similar to the Project Engineer with increased level of project complexity and value.)
- Initiate project management plans and establish appropriate communications plans to ensure stakeholder engagement and agreement.
- Development of scope and creation of budget cost estimates for projects including initial and finalize business cases and AFE submissions.
- Manage and centralize reporting of internal capital and maintenance expense projects to internal stakeholders
- Ensure internal projects and UFA standards meet all legal and necessary approval requirements (e.g. Development Permits, Building Permits, Highways, Safety Codes Council, Bylaws, Environmental, etc.). Represent UFA at municipal and public meetings and hearings as required.
- Act as a mentor to project engineers and other team members.
Qualifications Required For The Position
- Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in project management, construction, or a trade background with 15+ years of experience.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
- Downstream Petroleum (design, construction, maintenance) and/or construction experience in retail, commercial, or warehousing would be an asset.
- SAP or other Enterprise Accounting System experience is an asset.
- Able to work in a team environment and motivate team members and work autonomously without direct supervision.
#IND1
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging At UFA we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth, this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.
If you require accommodation in submitting this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@ufa.com
Stay Connected With Us
- Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest job postings and company news.
- View our Sustainability Video to see UFA’s pillars in regard to environmental, social, and economic topics.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About UFA
UFA is a member-owned agriculture co-operative dedicated to serving and building prosperity in Alberta’s rural communities. UFA owns an extensive farm and ranch supply operation and petroleum distribution network. It all adds up to a multi-billion dollar organization with more than 110,000 members, 950 employees, 34 farm & ranch supply stores and over 110 cardlock and bulk fuel locations.
We are investing in and growing our business in a rapidly changing environment. We need your skills, ideas, and expertise to help us keep growing