General informationName Study Manager
Ref # 1273121
Date Friday, October 9, 2026
State Quebec
Country Canada
Department Engineering Management
Business unit Design
Description & RequirementsStudy ManagerLocation: Montreal, Toronto, or Salt Lake City, USA
Type: Permanent Full-time
As a
Study Manager, you will be responsible to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete client's development phases for their projects, these phases would typically be Order of Magnitude, Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), Pre-feasibility study (PFS), Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and even Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) depending on experience. With a heavy emphasis in engineering and design support, management of suppliers, and communication with clients, this role revolves around the proper execution of studies, memos and final reports for study mandates handled by Primero Americas. This role requires technical and commercial knowledge, supervision skills and involvement in determining priorities, meeting strict deadlines and budget demands while having the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. The person in this role will be interacting with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and internal actors.
The position operates under a hybrid work model, with regular in-office presence combined with remote work and in-person meetings with clients. The Study Manager reports directly to the General Manager - Operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage studies as required by workload or complexity of work at hand;
- Oversight of the studies ensuring all targets are met to schedule, budget and quality specifications;
- Provide assistance, as needed or directed, to deliver a quality product on schedule and budget;
- Develop and maintain satisfactory client relationships to ensure repeat business for the company;
- Assuring that agreed work by staff, contractors or sub-suppliers has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
- Provide guidance or support in commercial review, procurement and contractual issues;
- Provides projects updates, cashflow analysis and forecast;
What We're Looking For: - Process, Mining or Mechanical Engineering degree, or equivalent;
- Registered Professional Engineer (e.g., OIQ, PEO, EGBC) or U.S. PE license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the relevant jurisdiction;
- Training or seminars in study/project management and contract management, or relevant experience;
- 10+ years of experience, with company specialised in EPC, EPCM or Design & Construction, in multi-disciplinary environment on major projects with specific focus on mining and mineral processing.
- 3+ years of experience in Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) management;
- 3+ years of experience interacting with clients, clarifying their needs and scope of Work
- Understanding of mining disclosure regulations (e.g., NI 43-101, JORC, SEC S-K 1300, or equivalent)
- Mentoring and People Management Skills;
- Proficient in the use of Project management tools such as MS Project or ideally Primavera P6;
- Contract management, procurement and commercial understanding;
- Capability to handle technical reports writing and formatting.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Possess high level of analytical ability used to solve complex problems;
- Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics and other engineering drawings;
- Proficient in Windows XP, Microsoft Office including Outlook and in the use of scheduling tools - Primavera preferred, but at a minimum MS Project
- Previous on-site work supervision and project management during construction and commissioning;
Position details:
- 40 hours per week
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada or in United-States, depending on the job location
- Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits starting on day one
- Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
- Up to 10 paid sick days per year
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule
- Friendly and relaxed work environment
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced company that's shaping the future of project delivery in mining and processing?
Send your application to:
HR@primero.ca 
