Director, Project Services - North America - (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career advancement

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Director, Project Services to join the Minerals & Metals leadership team in North America. This role can be based in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary, overseeing project delivery, controls, and governance.

You will drive performance across a diversified project portfolio, mentor teams, and partner with Project Managers and VP-level stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes strategic execution, financial acumen, and talent development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Mining, or similar).
• Extensive (15+ years) experience in engineering consulting, EPCM, or project delivery within Minerals & Metals or similar industry.
• Strong track record across project controls, including estimating, planning & scheduling, cost control, and project management.
• Experience leading large, complex projects through the full lifecycle, from studies to execution.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and partner with Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and project governance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive consistency, improve delivery practices, and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, hands-on leader with strong communication skills and a focus on quality, people development, and results.

Responsibilities

• Drive project performance by monitoring and reporting on execution, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and strategic goals.
• Support accurate forecasting across project backlogs, estimates to complete, and the broader business development pipeline.
• Reviewing and approving key study capital expenditures in line with governance processes.
• Ensure consolidated cash flow forecasts are accurate and help drive strong DSO performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to navigate challenges and contribute to strategic pursuits and proposal development.
• Promote consistent, standardized project controls practices across regional offices.
• Mentor and develop your team, supporting broader people initiatives and attracting top talent.

Skills

Strategic business partner

Team leadership

Project controls

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical Civil Chemical Mining)

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments.Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

We’re looking for a Director, Project Services to join our Minerals & Metals leadership team in North America. This role can be based in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary.

This is a key leadership opportunity within our North American business and a valued member of the Regional Leadership Team (RLT). You’ll partner closely with Project Managers and Project Controls teams across a diverse portfolio of projects, while collaborating with regional Project Controls leaders and Vice Presidents to drive strong, consistent project delivery.

About the role

In this role, you’ll have a broad and meaningful impact, including:

• Driving project performance by monitoring and reporting on execution, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and strategic goals
• Supporting accurate forecasting across project backlogs, estimates to complete, and the broader business development pipeline
• Reviewing and approving key study capital expenditures in line with Ausenco’s governance processes
• Ensuring consolidated cash flow forecasts are accurate and helping drive strong DSO performance
• Partnering with Project Managers to navigate challenges, while contributing to strategic pursuits and proposal development
• Promoting consistent, standardized project controls practices across regional offices
• Mentoring and developing your team, supporting broader people initiatives, and playing an active role in attracting top talent

Success in this position comes from building strong relationships, driving operational excellence, and helping teams deliver high-quality outcomes across complex, multidisciplinary projects.

About You

You are a proven strategic business partner looking for your next challenge and can offer the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Mining, or similar)
• Extensive (15 years +) experience in engineering consulting, EPCM, or project delivery within Minerals & Metals or similar industry
• Strong track record across project controls, including estimating, planning & scheduling, cost control, and project management
• Experience leading large, complex projects through the full lifecycle, from studies to execution
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and partner effectively with Project Managers and senior stakeholders
• Solid commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and project governance
• Demonstrated ability to drive consistency, improve delivery practices, and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, hands-on leader with strong communication skills and a focus on quality, people development, and results

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement

Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Holistic approach to wellness

Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team

Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary isdeterminedby factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Due to the organizational impact and level of responsibility associated with this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive background check as part of our standard hiring process for senior level and/or safety-sensitive roles. The check will be conducted in compliance with applicable privacy and employment legislation.

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