Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are seeking an accomplished
Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major mining and minerals projects from Engineering through construction and project closeout. This is a senior leadership role and is responsible for the overall execution of large, complex EPCM projects in remote locations and challenging environments, including cold climate operations.
About the role - Provide overall leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of large mining and minerals projects.
- Establish project objectives, execution strategies, governance processes and performance expectations.
- Ensure project execution aligns with contractual obligations, company standards and client expectations.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Make strategic decisions to maintain project performance while effectively managing changing project priorities.
- Act as the primary interface between the client and project delivery organization.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with client representatives and senior stakeholders.
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on project progress, cost, schedule, safety, quality and risk.
- Lead steering committee meetings, executive reviews and governance forums.
- Manage commercial discussions relating to scope changes, project risks, claims and dispute resolution where required.
- Ensure client satisfaction throughout all phases of project execution.
- Provide leadership to large multidisciplinary site teams including:
- Project Managers
- Construction Managers
- Site Managers
- Project Engineers
- Field Engineers
- Commissioning Teams
- QA/QC Teams
- HSE Teams
- Planning and Controls
- Contracts and Commercial Teams
- Ensure contractor performance meets contractual, safety, quality and productivity expectations.
- Resolve major construction issues while minimizing impacts to project objectives.
- Maintain accountability for overall project financial performance.
- Review project forecasts earned value metrics, cash flow and cost reporting.
- Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Review contract variations, claims and change management processes.
- Ensure effective procurement and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Champion a world-class safety culture with visible leadership in the field.
- Promote compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure critical project risks are identified, assessed and actively managed.
- Promote environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.
- Ensure project quality objectives are achieved throughout execution.
- Support implementation of project quality plans and inspection programs.
- Ensure construction complies with engineering specifications, codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive timely resolution of quality issues and non-conformances.
- Build productive relationships with:
- Client leadership
- Corporate executives
- Indigenous communities
- Government regulators
- Local authorities
- Suppliers and contractors
- Support community engagement initiatives where applicable.
- Represent the organization professionally across all external interactions.
- Lead, mentor and develop high-performing project teams.
- Promote collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning functions.
- Build succession capability within the project organization.
- Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
About you - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is highly desirable.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
- Additional leadership or executive management qualifications are advantageous.
- Minimum 25 years of progressive experience delivering major mining and minerals projects.
- Minimum 15 years in senior project leadership roles.
- Extensive experience delivering EPC and EPCM projects.
- Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary site organizations.
- Demonstrated success delivering multi-million to multi-billion-dollar mining projects.
- Significant experience leading projects in remote FIFO environments.
- Experience working in cold climate operations is essential.
- Experience across greenfield, brownfield and expansion projects.
- Strong background in construction, commissioning and project handover.
- Exceptional executive leadership capability.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Proven ability to lead under pressure in complex project environments.
- Decisive and solutions-oriented.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to influence senior executives, clients and contractors.
- Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.
Salary range: $220,000 - $270,000 annually
Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
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