Project Manager, Sr. (Saskatoon)
Mining, Wardrop Engineering
Wardrop Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, geological, information technology and business consulting firm. Building on our 52 year history, we provide a stable, challenging and rewarding environment for personal growth and development. Our vision at Wardrop is to continue being a company that stands for People, Passion and Performance and is trusted globally by our customers.
Wardrop has been active in the mining industry since early 1960, delivering critical engineering and environmental services to senior mining clients. Our continued growth over the last five years has taken our Mining Division from a few dozen people to over 500 staff across Canada and internationally. Our success includes assisting the junior mining industry move development projects forward from grassroots exploration, to prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management and ultimately, operations.
Job Details
We are currently seeking Senior Project Managers for our Saskatoon office. We have been awarded several EP and EPCM projects and we are actively recruiting Senior Project Managers to fill positions on these projects.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of skilled engineers, designers and project support staff;
- Manage a variety of cross discipline mid to large size mining or construction projects;
- Manage staff and subcontractors to ensure cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects to meet or exceed client expectations;
- Travel to international and domestic sites is required;
- Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status, and manpower/equipment resource utilization;
- Approving proposed changes to contractor's schedules and ensuring the authorised alterations are included in the project implementation schedule;
- Authorise all commitments of expenditure on the project and approve payment of invoices;
- Strong track record of successfully completed projects;
- Excellent negotiating skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering. Other professional qualifications will be considered coupled with relevant experience;
- Other professional qualifications will be considered coupled with relevant experience;
- Experience in the mining and mineral processing industry is required;
- Completion of a degree or diploma in project management will be an asset;
- Construction experience will be considered a definite asset;
- +10 years relevant experience as a Project Manager;
- Ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada is an asset;
- Must have experience with MS Project and Excel;
- Valid Passport (required for travel);
- First Aid and CPR training an asset.
Wardrop has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eight years running, and values the strengths and contributions of our employees above all else. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent compensation and benefits programs, we are employee owned, and value a balance in work and life. Our projects are challenging; and our people are key to our success!
For further information, or to apply for one of our many other available positions, please visit us online at: www.wardrop.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wardrop is an equal opportunity employer. |