Manager, Project Controls at Cenovus

Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 12/23/2025About this opportunity:Cenovus is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the development implementation and improvement of project controls activities within our downstream location projects. This role provides leadership in estimating scheduling cost control oversight of progress and reporting while driving standard methodologies across the Downstream project portfolio. The position will be based at one of our Downstream locations in Toledo OH; Lima OH; Superior WI; or Dublin OH. Travel will average 20% with occasional increases based on business needs.Interested in working in LimaLearn more!Interested in working in SuperiorLearn more!Interested in working in ToledoLearn more!What youll do:Develops implements and improves project controls activities across Downstream Site Projects in the functional areas of estimating scheduling cost control performance management and reporting ensuring an efficient systematic and standardized approach.Actively performs and leads team members to follow standard work processes and analyses efficiently. This helps identify performance gaps provide insights and improve all stages of Front End Development and Execution for projects within the collection.Applies strong leadership interpersonal influencing and communications skills to mentor and develop team member capability and to interact with and support partners across the organization toward common performance goals.Develops estimating processes and tools and provides competitive estimates of appropriate class across all project stages. Manages and directly determines estimating tools data updates from industry benchmarking and provides strategies for materials and labor in each market of operation. Understands difference between norms validates index shifts for materials and labor and partners with procurement to improve strategies on purchasing and contracting while providing actual data to further drive competitive improvements.Develops scheduling methods and resources and builds and sustains fully coordinated schedules of appropriate level across all stages for all projects in the portfolio. Assures and develops people and schedules performs quality checks on schedule details and interaction with cost.Develops cost controls processes and tools and produces and maintains appropriate cost tracking forecasting change management and reporting through stakeholders and finance across all projects and comprehensive portfolios wtih insights on trends and risks.Understands the project processes desired outcomes and driven benchmarking and shows a strong focus on learning continuous improvement and goal-focused behaviors.Develops and leads a cadence of reviews performance management and reporting of metrics and KPIs to ensure understanding by project personnel and stakeholders of progress gaps risks and performance compared to plan including the areas of engineering construction and procurement. Develops strategy on measuring portfolio performance and project performance both for risk and value.Who you are:Legally authorized to work in the USBachelors Degree in a related field such as Engineering Construction or Business.12 years of experience that includes project engineering project management construction and project controls (estimating scheduling cost control and performance improvement) along with strong supervisory and leadership experience.Experience with cost management and scheduling tools (eg - SAP Maximo Primavera).We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT DECEMBER 22 2025.Cenovus was ranked one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025. Were committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more. #LI-MG1If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus its subsidiaries and affiliates please email .Who we are:Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. Were committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our downstream operations include upgrading refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo Ohio and Superior Wisconsin via pipelines rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States. Other operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram.The Cenovus experienceTotal rewardsWere committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package including:Generous paid vacationAnnual bonusRetirement savings plan matchingLong-term incentivesMedical & dental coverageLife insuranceDisability benefitsEmployee assistance programVirtual healthcare coverageGenerous leave of absence programsFitness membership reimbursementOur development philosophyWe foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives including:Internal course offeringsEducation assistance for additional developmentOpportunities to work on special projectsLeadership development programs for emerging and established leadersWe actively promote internal job movement recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives building connections across teams and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomesfor employees and for the company as a whole.Our culture Our purpose: We energize the world to make peoples lives better.Our values:Protect what mattersDo it rightMake it betterDo it togetherCenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program Cenovus Cares connects our people to our purpose inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1000 per event).Receive donation matching up to $25000 annually.Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.Equal opportunity employerWe believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach we can solve challenges seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace individuals are evaluated based on qualifications merit and abilities and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.For more information about working at Cenovus visit . The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.Interested in this opportunity Click the Apply link.If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1