Front End Project Development Lead

Overview

Lead front‑end development and sustaining capital projects for an Edmonton refinery

Key Responsibilities

• scope development
• field inspections
• change management
• feasibility studies
• project deliverables
• client interface

Tasks

-Become fully familiar with Wood’s local design & delivery capabilities, and Wood’s global network of technical specialists; in order to offer our Clients unsurpassed expertise in solving technical challenges. -Develop and manage front-end scopes for sustaining capital projects, including FEL1/FEL2 phases. -Ensure compliance with Clients’ Opportunity Realization Work Process and technical assurance protocols. -Participate in construction walk-downs and field inspections to validate design intent and execution quality. -Support MOC (Management of Change) scopes independently under Client’s program. -Act as the primary Wood Canada interface with the Clients production, business, and technical teams to ensure scope alignment and stakeholder engagement. -Lead feasibility studies, risk assessments, and concept selection for refinery upgrades (e.g., metallurgy, temperature control, corrosion mitigation). -Prepare project deliverables such as project premise documents, feasibility reports, basis for design, and execution plans.

Requirements

• autocad
• primavera
• p.eng
• 15+ years
• feed
• project management

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and client management skills. -Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and ERP systems. -Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical projects. -Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required -Strong background in FEED, field engineering, and project management. -Familiarity with Shell, Suncor, and/or Imperial Oil project systems and standards is an asset. -Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across pulp and paper. -Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registered with APEGA. -Demonstrated ability to define project scopes, offer technical solutions, and develop execution plans, based on limited inputs and data from the Client.

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Benefits

-Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession. -Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. -Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle. -This position is based in Edmonton and is not eligible for relocation assistance or living allowance. Candidates must be located in the Edmonton area or be willing to relocate at own expense -Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is

About Wood

-Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets. -The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure. -Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies. -The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; candidates must have legal work authorization in canada