Purpose:We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager. Our team includes world-class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based at Kitimat, British Columbia. The successful candidate is required to reside within the local region full-time.
Based at our long-standing client site in Terrace, British Columbia, this leadership role is accountable for the overall project success, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets all technical, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and a proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors in the MMM sector.
Responsibilities:Leadership and Accountability- Single Point of Accountability: Hold ultimate responsibility for the successful completion and handover of assigned projects, from initiation through closeout.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate large, integrated project teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Construction Management, and Quality Assurance personnel.
- Stakeholder Management: Manage all communication and relationships with internal stakeholders (Executive Leadership, Operations) and external parties (Contractors, Vendors, Regulatory Agencies).
Project Execution and Control- Scope Definition & Management: Define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring effective control of scope changes via the formal Change Management process.
- Cost and Schedule Management: Establish the project baseline budget and integrated master schedule (working closely with Project Controls). Monitor performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure the project remains on track.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage project risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle to minimize negative impacts and maximize value.
- HSE & Quality: Ensure that all project activities strictly adhere to corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and that quality standards are met according to specifications.
Contracts and Procurement- Contract Strategy: Define the project contracting strategy and manage contract execution (e.g., EPC, EPCM, Lump Sum, Unit Rate).
- Contractor Oversight: Manage and administer contracts with major contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and schedules.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the financial performance of the project, including cash flow, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting on Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: - Progressive experience in managing capital projects, with at least 15 years in a Senior Project Manager role.
- Direct, verifiable experience managing projects within the Mining, Metals, Heavy Industrial Construction sector is mandatory.
- Proven expertise in project delivery methods, contract management, and strong working knowledge of Project Controls (scheduling, cost estimating, risk management).
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Experience with large, multi-site project management.
- Advanced proficiency with integrated project management systems (e.g., SAP, EcoSys, Primavera P6).
Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia.
For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $141,845 to $191,845 CND.
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
