Senior Project Manager

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Mississauga, ON

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Director to lead GHD’s involvement in large-scale mine remediation projects, delivered under long-term federal and public‑sector programs with complex governance, multiple work packages, and extended execution horizons. This role is intended to be dedicated to major remediation programs, with primary accountability for proposal leadership, early delivery planning, and execution readiness, and the potential to transition into execution-phase leadership as projects are awarded. The position suits a senior PM with experience in remote or complex remediation, mining, or infrastructure projects, strong interface management with construction partners, and the ability to operate effectively in owner-led, compliance-heavy delivery environments.

Requirements

12+ years of experience delivering large infrastructure, remediation, or mining
Demonstrated experience with remote, northern, or logistically complex projects
Strong understanding of owner-led delivery models, compliance obligations, and public accountability
Experience working alongside construction-focused partners where consulting, engineering, and construction roles are clearly differentiated
Experience working with and engaging with First Nations on complex projects, both as partners and subcontractors within the team
Proven ability to lead multi-package, multi-stakeholder programs
Strong project controls mindset: scope integration, cost, schedule, risk, and reporting
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving project environments
Strong client-facing, partner-facing, and executive communication skills
Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Experience in environmental remediation, contaminated land, or mine closure

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as GHD’s Senior Project Manager / Project Director for mine remediation bids and awarded packages
Lead multiple concurrent bid packages and delivery planning activities across rolling procurement schedules
Establish and manage project governance, scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management frameworks
Provide a single point of accountability for GHD delivery across all assigned remediation projects
Serve as primary interface between GHD, owners, and construction partners, ensuring alignment on strategy, scope, resourcing, and delivery approach
Support owners through federal or public-sector oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements
Manage coordination across multiple stakeholders in complex environments
Maintain clear communication pathways and issue resolution mechanisms across all parties
Provide integrated leadership across GHD’s typical remediation scopes, including: Engineering for utilities and infrastructure (civil works, water management, power supply, tailings, environmental design); Environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting; Health and industrial hygiene management; Quality management related to contaminated materials and remediation activities; Project management, controls, cost, and scheduling for GHD’s scope
Mentor and support project managers, engineers, and junior staff.
Contribute to building and strengthening delivery capability.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance project culture.
Uphold GHD’s commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.