Project Manager

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Project Management Level 4 

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Project Manager, you will oversee pre-FEED and FEED studies and manage technology licensing contracts with EPC contractors, ensuring projects are delivered successfully from initiation to completion. You will lead pre-construction stages, manage engineering subcontractors, and collaborate with EPC partners to deliver Svante's engineering and equipment supply. This will include overseeing project deliverables such as proprietary equipment and small pilot plant systems, ensuring alignment with Svante's procedures and policies. You will promote HSEC leadership and project execution excellence, representing Svante’s core values. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a minimum of 10 years industry experience, with at least 5 years in engineering-related design or management within the industrial market.
• You possess expert project management skills with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• You are a collaborative team player, comfortable leading as well as executing, and open to constructive input from multiple sources.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and can navigate ambiguity while managing various stakeholders.
• You are skilled in communicating ideas, gaining approval, and reaching resolutions with diverse audiences.
• You prioritize health and safety, demonstrating a safety-based behavior culture.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with people from diverse technical backgrounds and at all management levels.
• You hold a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering.
  

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will develop and implement project execution and construction/commissioning plans, coordinating resources across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• You'll oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and risk management.
• You'll implement a behavior-based Health and Safety culture.
• You will conduct project status reviews and ensure alignment between design and estimating teams.
• You'll serve as the primary Svante contact for clients/EPC partners.
• Manage budget, change orders, and contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!