About the job Project Manager – Technical Services
Job Title: Project Manager – Technical Services
Department: Technical Services Division
Reports to (Title): General Manager, Technical Services
Location: Hybrid: Vancouver head office, Remote, and various sites in North America
Summary
The Project Manager will lead and manage a team of internal and external resources and personnel on projects ranging from Due Diligence Studies through to National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) compliant Feasibility Studies across various clients and sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and understanding the full project resource extraction lifecycle from geology, mining, metallurgy & processing, infrastructure, waste and tailings management, cost estimation and economic modeling. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, as well as a wide range of clients, to guide and deliver successful projects within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity;
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically;
- True to Our Word;
- Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability;
- Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and
- No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
- Perform work such as:
- Manage teams of internal and external resources on project phases/scopes such as Due Diligence Studies, Scoping Studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and Detailed Design Development;
- Develop project definition including organizational charts, battery limits, KPIs, and defined outcomes;
- Work with JDS management to assemble project teams comprised of internal and external resources;
- Lead development of study-phase deliverables such as reports, presentations, meeting minutes, invoicing, and memorandums;
- Act as a Qualified Person for NI 43-101 Technical Reports;
- Produce cost estimates and schedules at the appropriate level for each project phase;
- Monitor/track schedule and budget performance on a disciplined basis;
- Set up and maintain project control systems (utilizing JDS' in house systems);
- Maintain change management systems/documentation such as Change Notices, Change Orders, Change Logs, etc.;
- Manage contract and procurement processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) for direct contracting and/or acting as agent for our clients;
- Ensure project communications are formalized as required, including running meetings, distributing minutes, formal letters to clients or others, formal progress reports as required by the project scope;
- Seek opportunities to optimize project performance, including budget, schedule, and quality;
- Communicate with all members of the project team, including client, professionally and in a timely fashion;
- Support with mentoring, development, and training of junior employees;
- Visit project sites as required;
- Identify opportunities and develop proposals for new work; and
- Expand JDS' business offerings in the areas of Technical Services.
Package Details
Work Schedule/Compensation
- Compensation is based on actual hours worked (hourly as opposed to salary);
- Office work is generally performed at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Office work is capped at 10 hours per day, and on-site work is capped at 12 hours per day;
- Travel time to/from a project site is paid from point of hire up to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day;
- Travel costs to/from a project site are reimbursed, including meals/per-diems;
- Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the Divisional General Manager or Vice President;
- Vacation starts at two weeks per year (and included in hourly compensation). Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload; and
- Expenses for training, when pre-approved by an employee’s manager, are paid for by JDS. Time attending training is not compensated unless an exemption is granted.
Experience/Education Requirements
- 10-15 years of experience in engineering (preferably mine engineering), and/or mine project/construction management;
- Engineering degree (P.Eng. is a requirement);
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering and technical expert teams;
- Experience in establishing budgets, estimating, and scheduling;
- Must posses a valid driver's license and be able to travel across Canada and internationally;
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Project is required; and
- Proficiency/experience in mine/civil design software (Civil 3D, Deswik, etc.) and scheduling software (Primavera P6) is an advantage.
Character
- Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value for our internal and external clients;
- Must be comfortable working on multiple projects at once while maintaining a high-level of quality in all communication and deliverables;
- Must be willing to take responsibility for project performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets;
- Must be comfortable in demanding, client-facing roles;
- Must be able to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers and to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
- Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally;
- Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills; and
- Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and corporate office settings.