Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (petroleum, mechanical, or related) or equivalent drilling/completions experience in lieu of degree; 10+ years of drilling and completions experience; 3+ years of Alaska experience (North Slope, Cook Inlet, or other remote Alaska operations strongly preferred); 5+ years of leadership experience directing project or operations teams; Demonstrated experience managing or supporting multi-well or multi-contractor drilling programs; Legally authorized to work in the United States; Ability to travel to remote Alaska locations and work a field-support schedule as program needs require; and. Strong command of drilling program planning: well design interfaces, rig and services coordination, logistics, and seasonal execution; Project controls fluency: cost, schedule, change, and risk—not just status reporting; Calm, structured decision-making under operational pressure; Clear written and verbal communication with clients, field crews, regulators, and executives; Commercial awareness: scope discipline, contractor performance, and protection of both client and Fairweather interests; Ability to work across engineering, HSE, regulatory, medical, aviation/weather, and logistics functions; and.

Overview:

 

Project Manager

 

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

 

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

The Project Manager is accountable for overseeing the oil & gas production facilities onshore and offshore. The role builds and leads a mixed team of office-based project personnel and field supervisory/operations support staff, integrates engineering, permitting, logistics, HSE, medical, and contractor services, and serves as the primary interface with the client on scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Translate client objectives into an executable work plan covering production support, facility support, project controls, permitting interfaces, logistics, camp/aviation support, and remote medical coverage as required;
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSE performance against agreed baselines; report status, variances, and recovery plans; and
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams and third-party contractors so field operations have the people, equipment, permits, and information they need when they need them.

Planning and Controls

• Lead or support AFE/work-package development, resource loading, and look-ahead planning for seasonal and year-round programs;
• Establish and maintain project controls: cost tracking, schedule updates, change management, risk registers, and lessons learned;
• Support performance-based contracting and vendor management; monitor contractor performance and commercial exposure; and
• Identify early constraints typical of Alaska programs (ice roads, open-water windows, aviation weather, permitting lead times, camp capacity, equipment freeze-up) and build mitigation into the plan.

Operations interface

• Provide operational oversight and decision support to field support personnel;
• Participate in project planning, after-action reviews, incident investigations, and operational readiness reviews; and
• Travel to field locations, as required, to verify readiness, resolve issues, and maintain client confidence.

Leadership and People

• Retain a team of office-based project staff and field supervisory/operations personnel.;
• Set expectations for safety, integrity, and execution quality; coach supervisors and junior project staff; and
• Coordinate with HSE, Regulatory/Permitting, Medical, Logistics, and Quality functions so program delivery meets company and client standards.

 

Safety, Compliance, and Environment

• Hold safety as a non-negotiable operating condition. Stop work when conditions are unsafe;
• Ensure work is planned and executed in line with client HSE systems, Fairweather QHSE requirements, and applicable federal, state, and North Slope/Cook Inlet operating rules; and
• Integrate environmental and regulatory constraints into execution plans; work closely with permitting and non-technical risk teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (petroleum, mechanical, or related) or equivalent drilling/completions experience in lieu of degree;
• 10+ years of drilling and completions experience;
• 3+ years of Alaska experience (North Slope, Cook Inlet, or other remote Alaska operations strongly preferred);
• 5+ years of leadership experience directing project or operations teams;
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting multi-well or multi-contractor drilling programs;
• Legally authorized to work in the United States;
• Ability to travel to remote Alaska locations and work a field-support schedule as program needs require; and
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet client site-access, medical, and training requirements (e.g., North Slope orientation, H2S, first aid as applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing large, multi-discipline project teams.
• Arctic, ice-road, offshore/Cook Inlet, or remote exploration program experience.
• Project management credential (PMP or equivalent) and/or formal well-control certification (IWCF or IADC).
• Experience with performance-based contracting, AFEs, and operator-side or contractor-side drilling program management.
• Familiarity with Alaska permitting, landowner/agency interfaces, and operator management systems used on the North Slope.
• Prior Fairweather, operator, or major contractor experience in Alaska oil and gas.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong command of drilling program planning: well design interfaces, rig and services coordination, logistics, and seasonal execution;
• Project controls fluency: cost, schedule, change, and risk—not just status reporting;
• Calm, structured decision-making under operational pressure;
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients, field crews, regulators, and executives;
• Commercial awareness: scope discipline, contractor performance, and protection of both client and Fairweather interests;
• Ability to work across engineering, HSE, regulatory, medical, aviation/weather, and logistics functions; and
• High personal integrity and alignment with Fairweather’s safety-and-service culture.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:  Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

 

Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

 

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.