Engineering Manager- Mining

Fluor Corp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Execution Leader in Vancouver, Canada. This role involves overseeing engineering teams on medium-sized projects, ensuring successful project delivery, and managing various engineering disciplines. Candidates should hold an accredited engineering degree and possess 16+ years of relevant experience, ideally with prior roles as Project Engineering Lead. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial for this position. Competitive compensation is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of work-related experience in engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Experience as Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design Projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall engineering execution leadership on medium sized projects.
• Manage the interfaces between engineering disciplines.
• Lead development of project Scope of Services and other baseline documents.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Customer focus

Strategic agility

Influence

Education

Accredited four (4) year degree in engineering

Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big‑picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the overall engineering execution leadership on medium sized projects or for Mining and Metals on a large / mega project. This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

• Has overall/area responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team, and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a small to medium low to moderate risk EPFC/CM project (as defined by the Business Line) or services project or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design activities.
• Manage the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline work processes and looking ahead to identify critical setbacks and / or activities that need to be completed to support the execution strategy.
• Set a positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Director.
• Lead development of Engineering component of overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects.
• Lead/support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an engineering field of study and a minimum of sixteen (16) years of work‑related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.
• Ability to translate strategy (“what”) into actionable steps / executions plans (“how”), ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Held positions as Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design Projects.
• Professional registration and active participation in technical society.

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mining is required, demonstrating expertise in large‑scale projects and operational leadership.
• Registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is preferred and considered an asset.

To be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Notice to Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.