The Project Manager – Mining Consulting will be involved in all stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will be focused on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and many more. This project management role will work closely with technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
A day in the life…
Responsible for managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP's teams across Canada, and supported by trained project coordinators;
Must be familiar with the project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team;
Must be able to (or learn to) use internal tracking systems (Oracle) to track and manage budgets;
Use additional project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects in a way that aligns with the expectations of stakeholders and meet business needs;
The role is client-facing, and strong interpersonal skills combined with direct communication, ethics and integrity is a must;
Must be action-orientated, resourceful and have the ability to hold self and others accountable.
What you'll bring to WSP...
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business or related discipline;
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience, including two (2) years of project management experience;
English speaking candidates required; French, Spanish, and other languages spoken are considered assets;
Demonstrated experience with project financial tracking, and change management related to scopes of work;
Understanding and adherence to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI);
Experience in identifying and mitigating against project risks and developing risk registers;
Expertise in project planning, tracking and analysis (e.g., using MS Excel or similar programs);
Highly organized, adaptable, a developing leader, and calm under pressure;
Experience in managing multi-discipline team of consultants;
Proven focus on the management of clients and subcontractors;
PMI Project Management Professional is an asset;
Experience in the use of MS Project and/or P6 Primavera;
Experience in Oracle for financial tracking is an asset.
Compensation
Salary range (in British Columbia): $80,800 - $111,100
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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