Contract Frontline Supervisor

Job Description

Cenovus is seeking a Contract Frontline Supervisor in Lloydminster to support the Project team.

The successful candidate will be involved in pre-mobilization activities and pre-bid documentation, including participation in bid package preparation and contractor bid reviews. You will also contribute to project execution planning, such as design reviews, model reviews, and Construction Work Package (CWP) development and all aspects of the construction execution project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Execution

• Lead team reviews and facilitate joint acceptance of contractor project pre-documentation (e.g., JSA, ERP, execution plans, ITPs).

Execution

• Communicate all existing and potential site hazards to contractors and ensure hazards are documented in Safe Work Agreements.
• Verify contractor compliance with project documentation and provide documented assessments.
• Identify and communicate variances, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify high-risk work and scope changes requiring formal risk assessments, using the Cenovus Risk Matrix.
• Monitor daily progress of construction.
• Complete daily field checks on ongoing construction activities including field level hazard assessment reviews & improvement opportunities.

Post-Execution

• Participate in contractor close-out and lessons learned sessions.
• Participate in contractor completion activities, including walkdowns, deficiency resolution, and demobilization.

Technical & Field Leadership

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, principles, and procedures.
• Experience with mechanical project installations in a brown field environment

Health, Safety & Quality

• Support and implement Cenovus safety initiatives and Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct field hazard assessments and participate in project risk assessments.
• Wear required PPE and promote a strong safety culture.
• Mentor and support team members in safe work practices.
• Participate in quality activities, including ITP reviews, turnover package verification, audits, and walkdowns.
• Ensure adherence to Cenovus specifications, lifesaving rules and commitments
• Participate in and develop safety meetings as required

Project Controls & Execution

• Support development and management of project construction plans & schedules.
• Understand contractor/vendor schedules and their integration into overall project timelines.
• Verify contractor progress and communicate risks and findings.
• Collaborate on schedule recovery plans when required.
• Review and validate daily contractor/vendor labor, equipment, and reporting (hours, personnel, equipment—not rates).
• Monitor actuals vs. forecasts and identify variances and mitigation strategies.

Coordination & Communication

• Identify and manage risks across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate work with internal stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Completions, Regulatory, etc.).
• Provide daily reporting on progress, risks, and look-ahead activities.
• Maintain consistent communication with contractors and project team members.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers and functional teams.
• Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings, and communication sessions.
• Maintain a detailed daily log of key activities and discussions.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman in a Mechanical trade (pipefitter/steam fitter, welder, boilermaker, millwright)
• PMP or formal project management or project planning training is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of mechanical project execution principles

Additional Requirement

• Candidates must be local to the Lloydminster area

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