[Hiring] Head of Engineering & Construction @Svante

Role Description

As the Head of Engineering & Construction, you will lead the owner’s engineering and construction function for Svante Development Inc. (“DevCo”), ensuring the successful technical design and delivery of major carbon‑capture capital projects. You will oversee project execution across:

• Pre‑FEED
• FEED
• Detailed engineering
• EPC(M) stages

Your responsibilities include:

• Establishing engineering and construction procedures.
• Working closely with a small internal team and external service providers.
• Acting as DevCo’s representative with engineering firms, equipment vendors, construction companies, project partners, and the Svante Solutions business unit.
• Bridging commercial and technical considerations for first‑of‑a‑kind deployments of Svante’s carbon‑capture technologies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering and construction experience in project‑based industries such as carbon capture, renewable energy, oil & gas, or large industrial capital projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or related engineering (or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience).
• Strong experience across pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC(M) delivery, including working with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) models.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to navigate capital budgeting, contracting strategies, risk management, and complex negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills and experience engaging customers, vendors, regulators, investors, host communities, and Indigenous communities.
• Able to set priorities, lead in dynamic environments, and make decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Able to travel up to 40% for sites, service providers, and periodic visits to Svante’s Burnaby HQ.

Requirements

• Successfully represent DevCo as the owner across all engineering and construction phases—pre‑FEED through commissioning—ensuring alignment with project goals and commercial frameworks.
• Oversee engineering and construction activities with strong quality control, delivering multi‑million‑dollar capital projects safely, on time, and on budget.
• Develop and execute EPC(M) contracting strategies based on an IPD approach, balancing risks, rewards, and performance guarantees.
• Constructively challenge EPC and vendor proposals and provide solutions to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
• Ensure seamless integration between engineering design, procurement, and construction execution.
• Maintain full compliance with permitting, QA/QC, and international codes and standards.
• Collaborate closely with project partners, investors, regulators, host communities, and Indigenous communities, providing trusted technical guidance.
• Contribute to DevCo’s strategic planning and help build the structure, culture, and processes needed for successful project execution.
• Drive best practices in safety, risk management, and operational readiness throughout project lifecycles.

Benefits

• Restricted Share Units
• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Retirement Saving Plan
• Free access to a Fitness Centre
• Comprehensive benefits to employees

Location

Houston, Texas (Remote)

Department

Development

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time