Mining Study Manager: Lead Feasibility & PFS Studies

Ausenco Careers; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco seeks a Study Manager to lead early‑phase studies (PEA/PFS) for mining projects from our Vancouver office. You will steer multi‑discipline teams, shape study strategy, manage risk, and coordinate with clients and management to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires a 4‑year engineering degree and strong leadership, with willingness to travel. Experience in EPC/EPCM environments is an asset; health and safety remain paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining and metals, oil and gas, industrial, energy and/or utilities industries.
• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma.
• Experience on a client or Owner’s team or EPC/EPCM projects is an asset.
• Experience as Study Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Lead Discipline Engineer in Mining & Metals is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, client relations and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall execution of PEA and PFS level studies, scoping studies, and technical updates while ensuring safety, quality, timeliness, and fit for purpose.
• Assist in establishing project strategy and monitor critical path schedules and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with management, clients, team members and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely preparation, evaluation, and delivery of project deliverables.
• Ensure study and project risks are adequately addressed and communicated to stakeholders.
• Monitor cost, progress and schedule reports and implement corrective actions.
• Develop project capex and financial models to support client projects.
• Lead delivery of regulatory documentation such as NI 43-101 reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree

Job description

Ausenco seeks a Study Manager to lead early‑phase studies (PEA/PFS) for mining projects from our Vancouver office. You will steer multi‑discipline teams, shape study strategy, manage risk, and coordinate with clients and management to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires a 4‑year engineering degree and strong leadership, with willingness to travel. Experience in EPC/EPCM environments is an asset; health and safety remain paramount.