Top Benefits
About the role
Keyera Career Opportunity Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.
When You Work With Us, You'll Enjoy Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including
- $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
- Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
- Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
Paid vacation and eight flex days each year
- Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
- Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.
Role/Location Specific
- Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.
Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.
Job Type Permanent
THE OPPORTUNITY As Keyera continues to execute a portfolio of transformational midstream projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment over the next two years, the Director, Construction will play a pivotal role in safely and efficiently delivering these assets to operation.
This leader will bring deep technical knowledge of construction execution, strong collaboration across functions, and the ability to make smart, timely decisions that drive progress. The ideal candidate is a decisive, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can align diverse teams toward shared outcomes.
THE POSITION Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, the Director, Construction will lead Keyera’s Construction Management team to support the delivery of pipeline and facility projects across the entire portfolio of Keyera projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the construction management team, which includes a broad mix of multi-disciplined professionals—both employees and contingent workers.
- Be a visible and proactive leader in safety, ensuring construction activities on Keyera projects are executed in a well-planned and safe manner.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups including Project Management, Project Controls, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, Environment, and Regulatory to ensure functional requirements are fully integrated into construction planning and execution.
- Actively participate in Front-End Loading (FEL) for projects, ensuring early-stage constructability and execution planning are completed to enable predictable and successful outcomes.
- Lead the development, negotiation, and administration of construction contracts in collaboration with Supply Chain Management, ensuring terms clearly define scope, responsibilities, risk allocation, and performance expectations.
- Oversee the development and implementation of construction contracting strategies (e.g., EPC, EPCM, lump-sum, unit rate) that align with project risk profiles and delivery models.
- Monitor and manage contractor performance throughout execution, driving accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes.
- Build and maintain effective business relationships with construction contractors and suppliers while upholding the highest standards of ethics and conduct.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing and executing a construction excellence strategy that enhances safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
- Lead the development and coaching of direct reports, ensuring strong succession planning and talent pipelines within the construction organization.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from the field to the executive boardroom—tailoring messages to audience needs.
- Provide leadership and decision-making support to progress projects efficiently and resolve issues promptly.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver construction scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget across all major projects.
- Drive early construction input into design to optimize constructability and minimize cost/schedule risk.
- Ensure readiness of construction execution plans, resources, and contracting strategies ahead of project sanction.
- Foster a collaborative decision-making environment that accelerates project progress and minimizes rework.
- Demonstrate leadership presence and influence to align cross-functional stakeholders and ensure accountability for project outcomes.
BEHAVIOURS
- Support and model a strong culture of safety.
- Do what you say and what is expected.
- Do what is right and be accountable.
- Consult broadly and often with the team.
- Create a culture of learning to improve outcomes.
- Share and receive feedback to enable continuous improvement.
- Ask questions to confirm understanding and clarify ambiguities.
- Avoid taking shortcuts.
- Monitor plans and adjust proactively.
- Actively support the team and speak up when potential problems are noticed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in pipeline and facilities construction management, planning, and execution.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale ($100MM+) capital projects within the energy, midstream, or industrial infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in construction contracting strategy, development, negotiation, and administration.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is an asset.
- Strong understanding of construction management processes, tools, and best practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Excel.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Adaptable and decisive with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on execution excellence.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Decisive and strategic thinker with a bias for action and sound judgment under pressure.
- Collaborative leader who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams and functions.
- Technically strong, with the ability to challenge, guide, and support construction teams effectively.
- High integrity, demonstrating courage in decision-making and accountability for outcomes.
- Calm, clear communicator who inspires confidence from the field to the executive level.
Posting Expiry Date Dec 2, 2025
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work. We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Keyera Corp
In May 2003, our first KEY share traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange at $10. In 2005, we became a 100% publicly owned entity. To recognize our new independence, we changed our name to Keyera, which sums up our business in a single phrase: "Key facilities for a new era.”
Since then, we’ve continued to build our business with key growth projects and experienced leaders and innovative employees. And we're proud to have maintained a strong reputation for expertise in delivering energy infrastructure solutions across Alberta.
Top Benefits
About the role
Keyera Career Opportunity Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.
When You Work With Us, You'll Enjoy Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including
- $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
- Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
- Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
Paid vacation and eight flex days each year
- Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
- Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.
Role/Location Specific
- Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.
Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.
Job Type Permanent
THE OPPORTUNITY As Keyera continues to execute a portfolio of transformational midstream projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment over the next two years, the Director, Construction will play a pivotal role in safely and efficiently delivering these assets to operation.
This leader will bring deep technical knowledge of construction execution, strong collaboration across functions, and the ability to make smart, timely decisions that drive progress. The ideal candidate is a decisive, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can align diverse teams toward shared outcomes.
THE POSITION Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, the Director, Construction will lead Keyera’s Construction Management team to support the delivery of pipeline and facility projects across the entire portfolio of Keyera projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the construction management team, which includes a broad mix of multi-disciplined professionals—both employees and contingent workers.
- Be a visible and proactive leader in safety, ensuring construction activities on Keyera projects are executed in a well-planned and safe manner.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups including Project Management, Project Controls, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, Environment, and Regulatory to ensure functional requirements are fully integrated into construction planning and execution.
- Actively participate in Front-End Loading (FEL) for projects, ensuring early-stage constructability and execution planning are completed to enable predictable and successful outcomes.
- Lead the development, negotiation, and administration of construction contracts in collaboration with Supply Chain Management, ensuring terms clearly define scope, responsibilities, risk allocation, and performance expectations.
- Oversee the development and implementation of construction contracting strategies (e.g., EPC, EPCM, lump-sum, unit rate) that align with project risk profiles and delivery models.
- Monitor and manage contractor performance throughout execution, driving accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes.
- Build and maintain effective business relationships with construction contractors and suppliers while upholding the highest standards of ethics and conduct.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing and executing a construction excellence strategy that enhances safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
- Lead the development and coaching of direct reports, ensuring strong succession planning and talent pipelines within the construction organization.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from the field to the executive boardroom—tailoring messages to audience needs.
- Provide leadership and decision-making support to progress projects efficiently and resolve issues promptly.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver construction scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget across all major projects.
- Drive early construction input into design to optimize constructability and minimize cost/schedule risk.
- Ensure readiness of construction execution plans, resources, and contracting strategies ahead of project sanction.
- Foster a collaborative decision-making environment that accelerates project progress and minimizes rework.
- Demonstrate leadership presence and influence to align cross-functional stakeholders and ensure accountability for project outcomes.
BEHAVIOURS
- Support and model a strong culture of safety.
- Do what you say and what is expected.
- Do what is right and be accountable.
- Consult broadly and often with the team.
- Create a culture of learning to improve outcomes.
- Share and receive feedback to enable continuous improvement.
- Ask questions to confirm understanding and clarify ambiguities.
- Avoid taking shortcuts.
- Monitor plans and adjust proactively.
- Actively support the team and speak up when potential problems are noticed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in pipeline and facilities construction management, planning, and execution.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale ($100MM+) capital projects within the energy, midstream, or industrial infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in construction contracting strategy, development, negotiation, and administration.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is an asset.
- Strong understanding of construction management processes, tools, and best practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Excel.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Adaptable and decisive with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on execution excellence.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Decisive and strategic thinker with a bias for action and sound judgment under pressure.
- Collaborative leader who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams and functions.
- Technically strong, with the ability to challenge, guide, and support construction teams effectively.
- High integrity, demonstrating courage in decision-making and accountability for outcomes.
- Calm, clear communicator who inspires confidence from the field to the executive level.
Posting Expiry Date Dec 2, 2025
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work. We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Keyera Corp
In May 2003, our first KEY share traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange at $10. In 2005, we became a 100% publicly owned entity. To recognize our new independence, we changed our name to Keyera, which sums up our business in a single phrase: "Key facilities for a new era.”
Since then, we’ve continued to build our business with key growth projects and experienced leaders and innovative employees. And we're proud to have maintained a strong reputation for expertise in delivering energy infrastructure solutions across Alberta.