Company Overview VulcanX Energy Corp. leads the industry with its groundbreaking patented technology, focused on the efficient production of low‑cost, low‑emission hydrogen and solid carbon through natural gas pyrolysis (thermal cracking). Building on substantial advancements achieved in the laboratory and the successful de‑risking of the hydrogen production pilot plant, VulcanX is now poised to scale its natural gas pyrolysis technology further. Our current focus is on the development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation of our second‑generation pilot plant, marking a pivotal phase in the de‑risking process and supporting the pathway toward widespread commercialization. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Part‑Time / Fractional Project Manager to support the successful execution of VulcanX’s second‑generation hydrogen production pilot plant, detailed engineering design, EPCM coordination, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations support, decommissioning, and project close‑out. This owner‑side delivery role is responsible for developing and enforcing the integrated project schedule, coordinating discipline inputs, tracking project cost and cash flow, supporting gate reviews, managing project risks and actions, and providing monthly executive‑level project reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with VulcanX’s CTO, Sr. Engineering Manager, CFO, Procurement Manager, Quality & Plant Integration Lead, Commissioning Lead, HSE/process safety support, EPCM partners, vendors, contractors, permitting authorities, and executive leadership to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and with strong cost and schedule discipline. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enforce the integrated project schedule covering engineering, permitting, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, operations support, decommissioning, and close‑out. Establish and maintain project controls tools, including schedule, milestones, action register, risk register, change log, decision log, deliverables register, and gate tracker. Coordinate project execution across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, HSE, Commissioning, Operations, EPCM partners, vendors, contractors, and consultants. Work with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Commissioning leads to ensure deliverables, vendor activities, inspections, FATs, SATs, SITs, and readiness gates are integrated into the project plan. Coordinate permitting activities, authority submissions, regulatory interfaces, approval timelines, prerequisites, and permit‑related risks. Develop and maintain projected and actual monthly cash flows, cost forecasts, commitment tracking, contingency status, and cost‑to‑complete summaries with Finance and Procurement. Monitor project performance, including schedule, budget, commitments, actuals, forecast, change impacts, vendor milestones, and key risks. Prepare monthly project reports for executives and discipline leads covering schedule, cost, cash flow, procurement, permitting, engineering, construction readiness, risks, actions, decisions, and upcoming gates. Lead or coordinate project meetings, vendor/interface meetings, gate reviews, risk reviews, action reviews, and executive reporting meetings. Support management of change by tracking technical, commercial, schedule, cost, safety, procurement, and commissioning impacts through approval and closure. Ensure project gates are planned, documented, approved, and not bypassed, from fabrication release through final performance acceptance. Support project close‑out, including final cost reporting, lessons learned, document handover, warranty tracking, contract/vendor close‑out, punch list closure, and final reporting. Uphold high standards of professionalism, accountability, communication, documentation discipline, confidentiality, and ethical conduct. Qualifications Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline. 10+ years of relevant experience in project management, project controls, EPC/EPCM coordination, industrial project execution, engineering project delivery, construction coordination, or commissioning support. Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial gas, hydrogen, chemical processing, pilot plants, demonstration plants, modular process equipment, or industrial technology scale‑up is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules from engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and close‑out. Strong understanding of project controls, schedule baselines, critical path, progress measurement, cost forecasting, cash flow forecasting, change control, risk management, and executive reporting. Experience coordinating EPCM firms, engineering contractors, vendors, fabricators, field contractors, consultants, and multi‑disciplinary internal teams. Experience with project cost tracking, commitments, actuals, accruals, cash flow, contingency management, forecast updates, and monthly project financial reporting. Familiarity with procurement workflows, vendor expediting, RFQs, POs, vendor document tracking, FAT scheduling, delivery milestones, and payment milestone coordination. Familiarity with permitting coordination, regulatory submissions, site readiness requirements, and construction/commissioning prerequisites is an asset. Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare concise monthly reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, action logs, risk summaries, and executive updates. Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, or similar tools is an asset. PMP, AACE, PMI‑SP, or related certification is an asset but not mandatory. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, practical, proactive, and able to drive accountability in a fast‑paced startup environment. Ability to work independently, coordinate across technical and non‑technical teams, and travel to vendor facilities, contractor offices, or project sites as required. Benefits Competitive hourly rate or fractional engagement model. Opportunity to contribute to the scale‑up of a novel low‑emission hydrogen and solid carbon technology. Collaborative and dynamic startup environment. Opportunity to help establish VulcanX’s project quality, supplier quality, plant integration, and commissioning readiness systems. All candidates being offered a position with VulcanX must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. VulcanX hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Part-Time / Fractional Project Manager
VULCANX
calgary, calgary
Published 19 days ago
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