Lead Project Manager, Mining & Heavy Industry

WSP; Terrace; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Terrace, BC, is seeking a Project Manager / Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary mining and heavy‑industrial projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate engineers across disciplines, manage resourcing and budgets, and help deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes for our clients.

You’ll build schedules, monitor costs, oversee changes, and support business development. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 7+ years in mining/heavy industry, and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in mining and/or heavy industrial projects.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• BC designation (EIT, CET or P.Eng) is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Strong ability to engage confidently with clients in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive project resourcing and budget management to maintain profitable and predictable project performance.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across all disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee man‑loading planning to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost control reports, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage project changes proactively to minimize risk and maintain scope alignment.
• Implement and reinforce HSE and quality procedures throughout all project phases.
• Represent WSP in meetings and presentations, providing clear, timely updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all matters related to project scope, risks, and execution.
• Capture lessons learned from past and current projects to promote continuous improvement.
• Lead or support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and project scoping.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree

BC EIT/CET/P.Eng designation

Job description

WSP in Terrace, BC, is seeking a Project Manager / Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary mining and heavy‑industrial projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate engineers across disciplines, manage resourcing and budgets, and help deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes for our clients.

You’ll build schedules, monitor costs, oversee changes, and support business development. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 7+ years in mining/heavy industry, and at least 3 years of