Principal Project Manager Pipelines/Facilities

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Project Manager to join our Energy team in Calgary, AB. This is a strategic leadership role that combines technical excellence with business development and client engagement responsibilities. You will play a key role in delivering complex projects, nurturing client relationships, and driving growth in the midstream oil and gas sector.

The responsibilities for this role include, but may not be limited to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the delivery of energy pipeline and facilities projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee design coordination across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee project controls functions such as cost, schedule and document control as well as internal and external progress reporting.
• Oversee scope, cost and schedule change management
• Proactively anticipate, identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure excellence in project delivery.
• Promote a high-performing, digitally enabled, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities and contributing to strategic growth plans.
• Maintain an external focus, which includes industry involvement, and building new, and growing existing relationships
• Participate in and lead where necessary, the development of proposal responses and participate in client presentations and negotiations.
• Collaborate with the business development team to assess market trends and client expectations.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Mott MacDonald, representing our values, vision, and value proposition internally and externally.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and securing repeat business.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of industry procurement models.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and registration as a P.Eng.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP) is highly desirable.
• Fifteen years of project management experience in the midstream oil and gas sector.
• Proven track record in managing pipeline and facilities projects.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and design criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and partners.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing in all aspects of work.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning, market analysis, and client engagement strategies is a strong asset.
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.