Capital Field Lead

What You'll Do:

• Supervise, support, and mentor the Project Execution Coordination Team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a strategic second-line leader, representing the Capital Team and broader company interests while actively engaging with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment, effective communication, and successful execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Allocate team resources effectively to meet project milestones and operational priorities.

• Act as the primary company representative for field interfaces with contractors, ensuring alignment with safety protocols, project scope, relevant regulations and standards, engineering specifications, and the relevant project stakeholders.
• Facilitate daily coordination meetings, resolve site-level issues, and maintain clear communication between internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Support the development and implementation of financial approval requirements, scopes of work, specifications, and bid developments and reviews for capital projects.
• Support the development and implementation of execution plans, schedules, and supporting logistics for capital projects.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure construction progress, project risks, and mitigation strategies are reported to the Capital Project Managers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with Capital PM, Capital Execution Coordination, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, and HSE teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide regular updates to Capital and Site leadership on project status, field challenges, and contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities, contractor interactions, and project changes and communicate as required.
• Support Site Safety in completing post-incident investigations and implementation of remedial actions and communications, as required.
• Support Site Safety with attendance a contractor safety meetings and toolbox discussions, as required.
• Organize and lead project hand-off or turn-over activities, representing Nutrien, at completion.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and lessons learned documentation with the Capital Project Managers.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in capital project execution in underground mining, heavy industrial, or large-scale construction environments. Experience may include supervisory, coordination, or hands-on roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing field teams, coordinating contractors, and fostering strong working relationships across diverse disciplines.
• Educational background in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical or trades field is considered an asset. Equivalent experience in construction or mining operations will also be considered.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is an asset, but not required. Practical experience in managing project scope, schedule, and budget is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, safety protocols, and project execution strategies—whether gained through formal education or field experience.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management tools and systems (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, SAP) is preferred. Willingness to learn and adapt to digital tools is equally valued.