Director, Major Projects (Loveland)

This position is required to be on-site and is located in Loveland, CO.
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future , is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Capital, the Director, Major Projects will be responsible for strategic leadership in major projects, emphasizing risk management, effective governance, and stakeholder engagement.
This position will be posted from June 26, 2025- July 11th, 2025.
What you will do:

• Accountable for execution of major capital projects at Nutrien with a Total Installed Cost (TIC) greater than $100 million, focusing on projects with significant risk or strategic importance to Nutrien.


• Establish project teams with clearly defined governance, role accountabilities and task responsibilities.


• Ensure effective and regular communication between all major projects and the ELT to ensure timely decision making and clear understanding of risk.


• Lead and manage the established project teams responsible for major projects, ensuring effective leadership and project success.


• Manage materialized risks through engagement of appropriate support from Public Relations, Investor Relations, Legal Counsel and the ELT to minimize further exposure of the organization.


• Develop and implement project delivery models, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), and Design-Build approaches.


• Formulate and execute contracting strategies that support project objectives and optimize risk management.


• Design and oversee procurement strategies to ensure efficient resource procurement and cost management.


• Manage project reporting and governance, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies.


• Establish and maintain effective government relations to facilitate project approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will bring:

• Engineering or Business-related University Degree, preferably with a specialization in a Business, Finance or Project Governance & Oversight.


• 15-20 years of related experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role (employees or contract resources).


• Experience as the accountable leader for other major industrial projects ranging in Total Installed Cost from $100M to greater than $1B. International experience would be considered an asset.


• Professional designation in Project Management (PMP or equivalent) would be considered and asset.


• Solid understanding of Nutrien's business drivers and operating activities considered an asset.


• The ability to interface with various levels of management in a multi-task, deadline orientated, team environment.


• Strong leadership, analytical, written, and verbal communication and organizational skills.


• Experience in forecast modeling through systems and Excel.


• Strong Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, proficiency in Excel a must.


• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other in a collaborative, proactive, positive and constructive manner.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Self-starting attitude with a high energy level, demonstrated success in a fast-paced, and deadline driven environment.


• Systems oriented thinking.


• Ability to work with a variety of technological tools in an efficient manner.


• Sound, professional judgment and subject matter expertise in relevant accounting and finance matters.


• Highly detail oriented.

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range $154,400 - $264,600/annually. This range is estimated forDirector, Major Projectsin Loveland, CO. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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