Project Lead

TACORA RESOURCES INC.•Wabush, NL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company with mining and processing facilities located at Scully Mine in Wabush, NL, Canada. They service high demand from customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Tacora aims to create a supportive, performance-driven, highly engaged, and dynamic work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach. They prioritize innovation, safety, sustainability, and community development. Tacora is committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment and offers opportunities to expand knowledge and skillsets by working alongside dedicated employees from various backgrounds and cultures. This position can be based in Labrador West, NL at their mine site or from their office in St. John’s, NL, with frequent visits to the Scully Mine site required if based in St. John’s.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Engineering, Business, or Engineering Technology. Candidates with other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.
8-10 years of progressive capital project management experience, preferably within the mining sector.
Exposure and use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in raising work order requests, raising purchase requisitions, purchase orders approvals, goods / service receipts and invoice approvals.
Experience in supporting procurement activities as part of projects including RFPs/Qs and contracts.
Thorough understanding of operational readiness, and management of change (MOCs) processes.
Proficiency in Project Planning software such as Primavera, MS Project, or other detailed planning tools.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Alignment with Tacora’s core values.
Self-starter and action-oriented.
Eager to contribute to the team’s success.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is considered an asset, but not required.

Responsibilities

Works with project owners and stakeholders to deliver value-added projects to support Tacora’s strategic objectives by ensuring overall project scope of services and scope of work is performed in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner that meets and/or exceeds the project owners' expectations.
Supports line management with formulating a scope and business case of a capital project to solve a particular problem or exploit an opportunity.
Ensures stakeholders are involved at all stages of project delivery to ensure business objectives and project goals are achieved.
Manages a portfolio of projects ranging in dollar value, complexity, and duration.
Creates and manages the project budget as well as completes 13-week cashflow forecasting.
Assists procurement in formulating a scope of work to be part of an RFP/RFQ.
Acts as the lead in Owner’s teams for EPCM and Turnkey projects ensuring successful delivery by delivery partners.
Manages the preparation and implementation of projects at all stages of the project life cycle.
Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
Compiles status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required.
Reviews/approves the work plan of an external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute the project.
Conducts risk assessment and puts in place action plans to mitigate risks.
Monitors project activities to ensure the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content across the organization.
Complies with standards, frameworks, and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
Conducts a timely and efficient close out of the project.
Other additional duties as required.