Project Manager III (Real Estate)

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.
 
Job Title: Project Manager III (Real Estate)
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Length: 8 months (with potential extension)
Rotation: 3 days in office (Mon/Tues/Thurs) and 2 days remote (Wed/Friday)
 
Role Summary
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join the Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS), Strategy, Planning & Governance Team. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple, complex projects and initiatives across the organization.
The Project Manager III will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage risks and budgets, coordinate interdependencies, support governance processes, and drive change management initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and general management consulting capabilities to ensure successful project delivery aligned to business objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Project & Risk Management

• Prioritize and manage project risks within agreed budgets and timelines
• Create, approve, and manage project charters, plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Take full accountability for project outcomes, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery

 
Ad-hoc & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead ad-hoc projects and special initiatives across REWS Strategy, Planning & Governance
• Assign activities, coordinate resources, and launch awareness or engagement campaigns as required

 
Task & Vendor Management

• Manage diverse workstreams including policy and guideline adherence, data management, and vendor coordination
• Oversee third-party service providers to ensure performance, compliance, and value

 
Financial Management

• Manage financial information including historical facilities spend, forecasting, invoicing, and documentation
• Support financial administration activities such as purchase orders, payments, and cost tracking

 
Change Management & Communications

• Develop and implement change management and communication plans for strategic programs and transformational initiatives
• Ensure consistent, clear communication with stakeholders, partners, and senior leadership

 
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate across multiple cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams to manage dependencies and integration points
• Build strong working relationships to align project objectives with broader business goals

 
Leadership & Consulting

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Provide internal management consulting support to address complex business challenges and navigate organizational change

 
Planning, Standards, Process & Special Projects

• Support the development and improvement of planning frameworks, standards, and processes
• Streamline operations while driving strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, performance, and outcomes

 
Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within large, complex organizations
• Engineering or MBA degree preferred (open to other relevant degrees)
• Change Management certification considered an asset
• Strong understanding of risk management, budget control, and financial administration
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary integration programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, tasks, and multiple priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Proven leadership capability and ability to influence decision-making
• Experience providing general management consulting or internal advisory support
• Demonstrated tenacity, persistence, and accountability in achieving project objectives
• Expertise in planning, analysis, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Ability to guide teams through transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives

 
Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in team environments
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and software
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills

 
Apply here or send your resume to dilly.ohuegbe@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.