Senior Project Manager - Mining

AECOM•Calgary, AB

4d•CA$125,000 - CA$223,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Mining Team Canada is growing! We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for our growing Mining and Industrial projects team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of studies and projects within Canada focusing on mine infrastructure, materials handling, mine waste management, water dams, levees, water management and treatment, and associated infrastructure. This position may be based in any of AECOM’s Canadian offices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years’ relevant industry experience OR Technical Diploma and 10+ years' relevant industry experience (ideally with an engineering firm).
Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities in Canada with a strong reputation in the Canadian mining market.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
20+ years of progressive experience in the mining field with an emphasis on materials handling, mine waste management, mining infrastructure and project execution in Canada.
Project Manager responsibility for at least three (3) prefeasibility or feasibility studies with capital value +$100M.
Project experience in both open pit and underground mining sectors is an advantage.
Fluent capability in spoken and written communications in the French and English languages.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage multi-disciplined engineering and project delivery teams, including a hybrid blend of in-person and remote team members.
Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery, technical and client challenges, determining technical objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects.
Manage and monitor contractual obligations for engineering projects of various sizes and complexities.
Prepare project and engineering work plans, budgets, schedules for studies, detailed design, and construction support.
Monitor project cost, schedule, and quality performance, and take corrective action as necessary.
Lead project meetings, ensure timely delivery of minutes, and drive meeting efficiency and effective outcomes.
Supervise discipline resources and/or assist in the preparation of deliverables and products such as presentation materials, calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to mining and industrial site infrastructure, port infrastructure, materials handling systems, process residue waste management and mechanical services.
Supervise the production of project reports and the project control functions.
Proactively manage scope and change management according to company standards and project requirements.
Supervise preparation of project gating deliverables using sound project development logic and with written expression that is cohesive, clear, and concise on subject matters varying from simple to very complex.
Assume mentoring and training roles and identify high potential employees to management.
Work with business line and regional leaders to ensure compliance with internal proposal and project approval requirements.
Work with clients to provide long-term solutions.