Manager, Construction

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 04/11/2026

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is now seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of our US Major Projects group. This role is responsible for managing contractors and ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, Scheduling, and Cost through disciplined use of Cenovus policies/procedures. The position focuses exclusively on Major Projects and does not typically include site projects, TAR activities, or other unrelated work. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong functional leadership, effective time management, and the ability to delegate while maintaining clear oversight. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and sustain an accountability model for construction execution.

What you'll do:

• Execute construction projects utilizing Cenovus developed tools for Downstream US Major Projects

• Implement Cenovus policies and procedures as applicable to the project scope of work

• Provide guidance, advice and training to project team, contractors, suppliers, inspectors and third parties as required to confirm understanding of the construction objectives and expectations

• Review for acceptance, contractor's programs and execution plans

• Identify and manage the resources required to execute the approved scopes of work and schedule to support project execution

• Align Cenovus expectations with all Contractors during the pre-bid, bid and execution cycles

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in the US

• 12+ years of experience in a construction role within a refinery or closely related work environment

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a trade certification, or other form of secondary education considered an asset

• Ability to enforce safe work practices and mature safety culture

• A combination of practical trade experience + formal construction management training

• Working knowledge with the following: OSHA, scheduling (critical path, look-ahead schedules), budgeting, cost control, forecasting, change management - RFIs, submittals, risk assessment & mitigation

We acknowledge the value of transferable 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 APRIL 10, 2026.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're 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.

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Who we are:

Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're 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 refiner