Junior Project Manager - Engineering & Construction

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

As our Junior Project Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of Management of Change projects across SECURE’s operating areas. Working alongside an experienced Area Project Manager, you will manage assigned projects from initiation through closeout, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, procurement, execution, commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your project management career while gaining hands-on experience with operational infrastructure, including tanks, instrumentation, process piping, pipelines, pumps and process optimization initiatives. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in accordance with SECURE’s project management and regulatory processes. With coaching and support, you will progressively take ownership of more complex projects and stakeholder groups.

This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta.

You will join a collaborative project delivery team that values knowledge-sharing, accountability and continuous development. You will work closely with experienced project leaders and cross-functional partners who will provide guidance while encouraging you to take ownership of your work.

This role offers a combination of office-based project coordination and approximately 10% field travel to operating and construction sites across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and North Dakota. You will gain practical exposure to industrial operations, construction activities and project execution while supporting safe and reliable infrastructure improvements.

Project Management & Execution

• Take ownership of assigned projects and manage them from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, deliverables and execution plans in collaboration with Operations, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts and action plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and follow up with stakeholders to maintain progress.
• Escalate significant risks, changes, issues and decisions to the Area Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Apply SECURE’s project management, Management of Change and project controls processes to assigned projects.

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Support compliance with SECURE’s project management, Management of Change, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, adjusting plans as needed to maintain project performance.

Monitoring & Stakeholder Communication

• Track project milestones, deliverables, commitments, costs and forecasts.
• Monitor project performance against the approved scope, schedule and budget, taking corrective action where required.
• Develop effective working relationships with Operations, technical resources, contractors and internal support functions.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, decisions and changes to stakeholders.

Project Handover & Training

• Coordinate commissioning, turnover and project closeout requirements for assigned projects.
• Lead the handover of completed projects to Operations, including documentation, training records, outstanding deficiencies and lessons learned.
• Reconcile project costs, close purchase orders and complete final project records.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve future project delivery.

Travel Requirements

• ~10% field time, with travel across AB, BC, SK, and North Dakota.
• A valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to operating and construction sites are required.

• 0–3 years of project coordination, project management, construction, engineering, operations or industrial experience.
• A diploma or degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, Business or a related discipline; or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate project records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with varied stakeholders and develop positive working relationships.
• A willingness to ask questions, learn from experienced project leaders and take ownership of assigned work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• The ability to learn and use project management, document control, financial and reporting systems.
• An understanding of basic project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and change management.
• The ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, technical specifications, quotations and project documentation.

The following are considered assets in this role:

• Previous experience in a project coordinator, field coordinator, engineering, construction or operations role.
• Experience in the oil and gas, waste management, utilities, construction or industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting Management of Change processes or regulated projects.

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs, which include:
• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.