Lead, Construction Governance & Standards

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canadas only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility Westridge Marine Terminal with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport developed to Canadas high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world creating long-term economic benefits enhanced marine protection enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountains core values Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence guide our every step. Each obstacle weve overcome or success weve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together were focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary / Edmonton / Burnaby

Department: Major Projects Admin

Reports to: Director Project Management Office (PMO)

Worker Type: Employee

Position Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative motivated and values-driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Lead Construction Governance & this position you will act as the subject matter expert for construction management standards processes and best practices across Trans Mountains capital projects portfolio. You are responsible for developing and maintaining construction governance frameworks ensuring consistency compliance and execution excellence across all projects. You will provide direct support to project teams during front-end development phases guiding the creation of robust Construction Management Plans (CMPs) and ensuring alignment with corporate standards.

The successful candidate will lead construction inspection methodologies and standards and partner with execution teams to ensure compliance cost and schedule performance during construction. This position is instrumental in elevating quality safety and efficiency across construction operations embedding continuous improvement and innovation and fostering a proactive and consistent risk management culture organizationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Establish and maintain standardized construction management standards processes procedures and best practices across all capital projects.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and drive adoption of innovative methodologies.
• Create and maintain a repository of lessons learned case studies and guidance documents to support organizational knowledge sharing.
• Front-End Project Support
• Support project teams in the development of Construction Management Plans during early project phases.
• Facilitate constructability reviews and risk assessments to optimize execution strategies.
• Ensure integration of construction considerations into stage-gate processes and project schedules.
• Construction Inspection
• Develop and maintain inspection standards procedures and practices to ensure compliance with designs specifications industry codes and regulatory requirements and support contractor performance and efficiency.
• Lead the inspection process from planning through execution including scheduling documentation and reporting.
• Support execution teams in implementing inspection methodologies and identifying and resolving non-conformances.
• Governance & Compliance
• Drives adherence to corporate construction management standards and procedures during execution.
• Conduct construction quality audits and performance reviews to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE (Health Safety Environment) and construction quality regulations and company policies.
• Support the gate review process by providing expert and objective review in the projects construction execution strategy estimates execution schedules and risks.
• Capability Development
• Serve as a guide for construction managers and inspectors providing structured guidance and training.
• Design and deliver training programs workshops and onboarding curricula to accelerate competency development.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
• Act as the primary liaison between construction teams and senior leadership providing transparent updates and recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineering procurement commissioning and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Prepare and present detailed progress reports dashboards and executive summaries to support project teams and company leaders.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Utilize digital construction management tools (e.g. BIM project management software)
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into construction practices.
• Conduct project reviews to capture execution lessons learned and integrate improvements into future projects.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Postsecondary education in Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience on major capital projects (oil & gas preferred; other energy or infrastructure considered).
• Preferred Designations/Certifications/Licenses:
• . or Equivalent Professional Engineering or CET Technologist designation
• Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification (e.g. API 1169)
• Graduate degrees are an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
• Familiarity with technical trades and engineering disciplines for typical facility and pipeline construction projects e.g. civil mechanical electrical instrumentation and control piping etc.
• Training in Quality Assurance Compliance Management and Continuous improvement and ISO 9001 would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes project controls and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop construction management standards processes procedures and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of constructability principles inspection methodologies and quality assurance practices.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills including experience interacting with senior leaders and executives.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity ambiguity and shifting priorities and deadlines in fastpaced environments.
• Highly organized detailoriented adaptable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a supportive engaging and dynamic workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours during critical project phases.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain we believe in an inclusive accessible and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process please contact us at: or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination resourcefulness and resilience. Its about charting our own course finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and its just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountains commitment to maximize benefits for communities priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6 7 and 8 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc Dakelh (Carrier) Nlakapamux Syilx/Okanagan Interior and Coast Salish Stó:lo as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion diversity equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organizations collective cultural understanding which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups including but not limited to women Indigenous Peoples members of racialized groups persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.