Project Manager

Turner & Townsend • $85K — $135K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of project management experience in Energy and Natural Resources, mining, or major infrastructure.
  • Experience delivering mining and minerals projects.
  • Full lifecycle project delivery experience across all phases.
  • Strong project controls capability including cost and risk management.
  • Experience with structured stage gate frameworks and processes.
  • Excellent client and stakeholder management skills for complex interfaces.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital project delivery ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
  • Build and motivate multidisciplinary teams across various project phases.
  • Manage all phases of project lifecycle with accountability for performance.
  • Implement governance frameworks and stage gate processes to ensure compliance.
  • Oversee contract administration and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as primary client interface, influencing decision-making and managing priorities.
  • Identify and manage project risks with actionable recommendations.
  • Provide concise reporting on project progress, risks, and performance to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 100% health and dental benefits for employee and dependents.
  • Health spending account for additional expenses.
  • RRSP option with company matching.
  • Annual learning and development budget.
  • Access to online learning tools for career growth.
  • Coverage for one professional membership or license fee annually.
  • Flexible work-life balance with vacation, flex, and sick days.
  • Hybrid work approach for personal-professional balance.
  • Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of large capital projects in the Energy & Natural Resources sector, including mining and minerals. The role requires strong leadership, disciplined project delivery capability, and the ability to operate independently in complex environments. Candidates with controls experience are well suited where they demonstrate clear project delivery capability and client facing leadership.

The Project Manager serves as the primary client interface and leads multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, predictable, and commercially successful outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of capital projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.
  • Build, manage, and motivate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
  • Manage projects through initiation, planning, design, procurement, execution, commissioning, and close-out with full accountability for delivery performance.
  • Apply structured governance frameworks and stage gate processes to ensure predictable performance and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee contract administration, scope control, change management, risk mitigation, and commercial performance.
  • Serve as the primary client interface, build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and manage competing priorities.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, maintain risk registers, and escalate issues with recommended actions.
  • Provide clear and concise reporting on progress, risks, commercial status, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to Manage multiple concurrent projects or consulting commissions while maintaining quality, commercial targets, and client satisfaction.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of project management experience in Energy and Natural Resources, mining, or major infrastructure, with direct accountability for project delivery and client outcomes.
  • Experience delivering mining and minerals projects.
  • Full lifecycle project delivery experience, including initiation, planning, design, procurement, execution, commissioning, and close-out.
  • Strong project controls capability in cost management, scheduling, estimating, risk management, change control, forecasting, or reporting.
  • Experience working within structured stage gate frameworks
  • Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, scope management, change control, and risk mitigation.
  • Excellent client and stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish credibility, influence decisions, and manage complex interfaces.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing delivery, commercial performance, and quality.
  • High accountability and leadership, capable of operating independently and driving teams toward safe, predictable, high-quality outcomes.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Business, or related discipline.


Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time role is $85000 - $135000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

What's in it for you...
  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend Careers

Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

Explore Job Opportunities

Turner & Townsend is constantly seeking skilled professionals eager to drive innovation and lead industry standards. With a variety of job opportunities available, candidates can find positions that match their skills and career aspirations. Explore employment options that span across critical sectors such as construction, project management, and consultancy.

Experience Professional Growth

Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

Internship Programs

For those starting their career journey, Turner & Townsend offers internship programs that provide a rich learning environment. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to impactful projects. These internships are a gateway to full-time employment and a flourishing career within the company.

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Benefits and Employee Wellbeing

Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

Join the Team

Turner & Townsend is hiring! Search open positions that align with your professional skills and interests. The company is looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get ready to join a team where your contributions will be valued and your career will flourish.

Networking and Career Development

Turner & Townsend encourages continuous networking and professional development. By participating in industry conferences and company-hosted events, employees can build valuable relationships and stay current with industry trends.

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