Lead Civil Project Engineer (Mining)

National Asset Mgmt Incorporated; Canada; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

National Asset Mgmt Incorporated is seeking a Lead Civil Project Engineer for our Northern Ontario mining operation. This independent contractor role provides technical leadership and oversight of civil capital projects from concept through commissioning.

The candidate will manage a team of senior civil engineers, coordinate with external consultants, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with Ontario mining standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10–15 years of mining civil projects experience.
• P.Eng. designation from a Canadian province/territory.
• Experience with mining process plant construction, expansion, or major capital projects.
• Strong project management including budgeting, scheduling and contractor coordination.
• Knowledge of civil infrastructure in mining operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Civil Lead for the Capital Projects group.
• Lead and mentor a team of ~5-6 civil engineers, including 3 senior direct reports.
• Manage the execution of civil capital projects across the site.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Manage external engineering consultants and review deliverables.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation; lead does not stamp drawings.
• Provide technical leadership throughout planning and execution.
• Collaborate with construction, operations, maintenance, procurement, environmental and project controls teams.
• Develop execution plans, WBS, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor costs and work with Project Cost Controller to maintain budget.
• Identify risks and develop mitigations.
• Support procurement activities including scope, tender evaluations, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario regulations, mining standards and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contractor coordination

Civil/Structural engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

P.Eng. designation (Canada)

Job description

Lead Civil Project Engineer - Gold mining company - Northern Ontario (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Lead Civil Project Engineer to join the Capital Projects team supporting one of Canada's largest mining operations. This is an independent contractor opportunity.

Reporting directly to the Project Engineering Superintendent, this role provides technical leadership and project management oversight for the site's civil capital projects.

The successful candidate will lead a team of senior civil engineers, manage external engineering consultants, and oversee projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This position is best suited for an experienced mining project engineer with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary capital projects in an operating mine environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Civil Lead for the Capital Projects group.
• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 5-6 civil engineering personnel, including 3 senior direct reports.
• Manage the execution of all civil capital projects across the site.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Manage external engineering consultants and review engineering deliverables rather than perform detailed design.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation. Lead Civil Project Engineer does NOT need to stamp or seal engineering drawings.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project planning and execution.
• Collaborate closely with construction, operations, maintenance, procurement, environmental, and project controls teams.
• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project costs and work closely with the Project Cost Controller to maintain budget compliance.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement activities including scope development, tender evaluations, contractor selection, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario regulations, mining standards, engineering best practices, and site safety requirements.
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience managing civil engineering projects within the mining industry.
• Valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation from any province or territory in Canada.
• Experience supporting mining process plant construction, expansion, or major capital projects is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and contractor coordination.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure associated with mining operations.
• Previous experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.