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Senior Project Manager

Carbon UpcyclingCalgary, Alberta, CanadaHybrid, Onsite

We’re
seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead the charge on ourpivotal projects. Successful execution will position this individual to grow into a Leadership role in our Project Execution team. This is a unique opportunity to work on a first of its kind technology, establishrobust processes, and directly contribute to building a sustainable future.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Execution and Delivery

  • Lead the successful execution of Carbon Upcycling’s capital projects, starting with our first commercial-scale facility, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget.

  • Play a critical role in setting the foundation for 15+ significant projects over the next five years, each escalating in complexity.

  • Tackle project challenges with a hands-on, solution-driven approach,championingurgency and creativity to drive momentum and overcome obstacles.

Process Development

  • Establish and implement best-in-class project management frameworks, tools, and systems to streamline delivery and ensure consistent success.

  • Design and refine processes for project planning, execution, risk management, and performance evaluation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Engineering, R&D, Finance, and Business Development teams to align project objectives, timelines, and resources.

  • Proactively resolve cross-functional challenges, facilitating seamless communication and coordination among diverse stakeholders.

Leadership and Growth

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members, fostering professional growth and building a high-performance culture.

  • Position yourself as a future leader in the organization, demonstrating strategic vision and the ability to scale operations.

Industry Representation

  • Act as a company ambassador, building relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and industry collaborators.

Qualifications and ExperienceExperience

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale capital projects within industries such as oil and gas, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors.  Preference given to candidates who have worked on the company side of these large-scale projects

  • Experience in aleadership role, coaching and managing project teams.

  • A proven track record of delivering projects across all phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

  • Hands-on experience progressing from a Project Engineer to a Senior Project Manager role.

Technical Expertise

  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies, engineering principles, and the capital project lifecycle.

  • Experience managing interdisciplinary teams, particularly in projects that merge R&D and commercial functions.

Leadership and Approach

  • Proven capability to implement foundational processes to drive efficient execution of complex projects.

  • An action-oriented mindset with an innate curiosity and a focus on identifying and executing effective solutions.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, driving alignment and high performance across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with innovative or first-of-their-kind technologies in a startup or scale-up environment.

  • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

About us At Carbon Upcycling, your work truly matters. Here, every contribution you make drives meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future. We’re not just solving today’s problems; we’re building solutions that will shape the world for generations to come. Carbon Upcycling is thecarbon and waste circularity company, enabling industries to transform their CO2 and solid waste into enhanced low-carbon cement products. Our mission is to be the most impactful carbon technology company of the decade – a goal we will measure by the amount of CO2 we reduce through capture and abatement.

Our target? 4 million tonnes of CO2 reduction by 2030!Joining Carbon Upcycling means stepping into a fast-paced, high-performance environment that challenges and empowers you to grow like never before. You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges, gaining real responsibility and seeing the results of your efforts daily. This is a place where ambition meets action, and where your work has a direct and measurable impact on the future we’re striving to create.  Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to redefining what’s possible.

Life at Carbon Upcycling

Carbon Upcycling is a waste and carbon utilization company unlocking a new frontier of circular materials. We’re tackling the biggest problems on the planet—like climate change and industrial waste. Applying our novel technology platform, we enable hard-to-decarbonize industry to transform local industrial byproducts and natural materials into superior additives.Our first massive market is concrete, the source of eight percent of global CO2 emissions and growing. Our novel technology reduces the carbon footprint of cement, sequesters carbon, andimproves concrete performance. We do this by opening up a new class of locally available, carbon-sequestering cement replacements. With Carbon Upcycling, cement producers can now create a superior product using local industrial byproducts and natural materials and save the planet at the same time.
Thrive Here & What We ValueCollaborative and innovative work environment | Opportunities for skill development | Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including extended health benefits, paid parental leave, bereavement time, vacation and sick leave, health and life insurance, stock options, RRSP match, and extensive training opportunities. | Fixed schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with the possibility of additional hours as needed. Any extra hours will be scheduled in advance and may offer the opportunity to bank hours for later use.</s> | 1. Challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and diverse work environment | 2. Opportunities for professional growth and development | 3. Competitive compensation package, including marketbased salary, bonus, stock options, and RRSP matching | 4. Willingness to travel up to 25% | 5. Missiondriven company that aims to reduce CO2 emissions through capture and abatement.</s> | 1. Passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact | 2. Collaborative work environment with crossfunctional teams | 3. Adhere to strict health, safety, and environmental protocols, ensuring all operations follow company and regulatory standards. | 4. Wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including respiratory masks, gloves, and protective clothing (provided) | 5. Report any safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to supervisors and participate in the investigation and resolution of safetyrelated issues.</s> | Fast-paced, high-performance environment that challenges and empowers you to grow like never before. | Cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges, gaining real responsibility and seeing the results of your efforts daily. | A place where ambition meets action, and where your work has a direct and measurable impact on the future we’re striving to create.</s> | 1. CUT values safety above all else. | 2. CUT prioritizes teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals. | 3. CUT encourages continuous learning and professional development for its employees. | 4. CUT fosters a culture of innovation and creativity in finding solutions to complex problems. | 5. CUT strives to create a positive work environment that promotes worklife balance.</s>
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