VFX project manager

Electrical & Instrumentation Project Manager Job Summary This is a key opening within our EIC operations team for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Project Manager. This role has direct influence on EEG?s success in delivering industrial projects across the Oil & Gas sector. Reporting to the Vice President, EIC Services & AIC, the successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and deliver electrical and instrumentation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, from medium through to large-scale industrial installations. This is a full-time position based out of our Red Deer, Alberta office. Key Responsibilities Technical & Scope Management · Read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to confirm project deliverables and constructability. · Develop and manage project scope of work documents and manage change orders and scope creep as designs evolve. · Coordinate design reviews with engineering (in-house or client-side) and resolve technical queries between field crews, fabrication shops, and engineering. · Identify and formally manage scope deviations through the Request for Information (RFI) and Change Order (CO) process, maintaining an accurate CO log. · Apply working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API, CEC) to identify and resolve issues before they become field problems. · Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans (PEP), outlining approach, methodology, resourcing, and execution strategy. Planning & Scheduling · Build and maintain project schedules, sequencing electrical and instrumentation work against mechanical and civil trades. · Plan resource loading across crews and disciplines to meet project timelines. · Manage critical path items, particularly long-lead materials such as switchgear, cable, and instrumentation. · Proactively resolve schedule conflicts between trades, subcontractors, and site conditions. · Understand construction work sequences and assess cost and schedule impacts when sequences are changed or disrupted. · Maintain cross-trade awareness, including how other craft disciplines impact E&I scope, productivity, and overall cost. Cost & Commercial Management · Own project budgets and cost forecasting, monitoring cost-to-complete against the approved Full Cost Model (FCM) and flagging variances early. · Track actual costs against budget and explain variances to internal management and clients. · Track budget burn rate weekly and lead structured cost reviews at key project milestones (25%, 50%, 75% completion). · Ensure accurate completion of Labour, Equipment & Material (LEM) tracking on Time & Material / Forced Account projects to support client billing. · Manage change order pricing and lead client negotiations in support of profitable project delivery. · Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices, and issue, evaluate, and award subcontractor and vendor packages in alignment with contract scope. · Support progress billing and cash flow tracking across assigned projects. · Build and maintain productive relationships with EIC-valued material suppliers and equipment vendors. Safety & Quality · Ensure HSE plans are followed on site and maintain a strong safety culture consistent with EEG and client requirements. · Participate in incident investigations when required, looping in Elevate safety department for formal reporting. · Enforce quality control and inspection processes for panel builds, cable terminations, and commissioning. · Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions through to resolution. People & Coordination · Lead internal and client kickoff meetings (KOM) to align scope, schedule, safety, and communication protocols at project start. · Supervise superintendents, foremen, and, where applicable, commissioning leads. · Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives on project status, attending site walkthroughs, progress meet