Mining Epcm - Project Manager

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seeking a Bi-lingual Mining EPCM - Project Manager with strong leadership and communication skills, for our Mining and Minerals EPCM business in Montreal, Quebec.

We are looking for a talented leader with superior Mining EPCM project execution skills and abilities, on large scale mega projects (over $500 MN - $1 Bn). He/she will possess specific knowledge and experience with lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals.

The Project Manager has responsibility for overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports as well as for the management and coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of Studies in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations.

Wood has over 65 years of mining EPCM, design & build experience on major projects in Canada, executed around the globe, we continue to grow our Mining & Minerals business, and expand our footprint in Canada, the USA and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join our mining business ! If you have a successful track record as a Project Manager, and you thrive on challenges in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the project execution strategy
• Ensure an appropriate review process is implemented for the project including internal and client project reviews, risk reviews, constructability and independent peer reviews
• Oversee the development of all project budgets, schedules and progress reports
• Ensure project requirements for permits, licenses and regulatory agency approvals are met and up to date
• Provide leadership to the project team on HSSE matters and ensure that all employees and contractors carry out their duties and responsibilities as defined in the project HSSE execution plan
• Organize and lead planning sessions, team building workshops and project coordination meetings
• Monitor and review all project delivery components including administration, document control, project control, staff planning, engineering, supply chain management, construction, and pre-commissioning
• Develop and manage project-specific change and risk management systems
• Ensure overall project scope of services and scope of work is performed in a safe, cost effective and timely manner that meets and/or exceeds client expectations

Skills / Qualifications

• Mining project construction execution experience is essential
• Must have a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager on large mining projects ($500Mn-$1 Bn) in lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals.
• With 10+ years of relevant experience in a Mining EPCM Engineering environment, mining construction and/or mining operations.
• A willingness to travel, both domestic and internationally, for varying durations and at times to remote locations
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized university
• Must be fluent in both French and English (Oral, written and verbal fluency)
• Strong Leadership, solid communication & interpersonal skills are required;
• Completion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to develop new, proprietary and innovative solutions to current processes
• Experience in managing greenfield, or large brownfield projects is required
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.