Project Design Manager (Canada or USA)

Primero; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Full insurance coverage from day one

Retirement plan with 5% employer match

Job summary

Primero America is seeking a Project Design Manager to coordinate drafting and engineering for multi‑discipline projects, ensuring design outputs meet standards and budget.

This hybrid role is based in North America (Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver, or Salt Lake City) with occasional US travel; requires 10+ years in mining, P.Eng./PE eligibility, and proven leadership to guide design teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mining/resource industries.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE) in Canada or the United States, or eligible to obtain licensure soon.
• Strong mentoring and people-management experience.
• Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of project scheduling and coordination with engineering and delivery.
• Commitment to health, safety and environment practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate drafting and engineering matters across the project.
• Ensure design deliverables meet legislation, standards, and client requirements.
• Maintain design budgets and progress tracking.
• Lead design coordination meetings and ensure constructability considerations.
• Support client relationships and contribute to project execution.
• Travel to the United States as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Design coordination

HSE awareness

Education

P.Eng./PE licensure (Canada/USA)

Job description

Location: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver or USA (Salt Lake City)

Type: Permanent Full-time

This posting is also available in French. Both postings refer to the same position.

Primero America’s team is currently looking for a Project Design Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022 and Toronto in 2023, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.

As a Project Design Manager,you will be responsible to coordinate all drafting and engineering matters relating to a project, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly and that everything is delivered on time and within budget.

The position operates under a hybrid work model, with regular in-office presence combined with remote work and in-person meetings with clients. The Project Design Manager reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure project design personnel comply with established design procedures
• Ensure design deliverables meet applicable legislation, standards, and client and third-party requirements
• Ensure the technical integrity and quality of all design outputs
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within the approved budget
• Maintain and update design progress, including issues, holds, changes, risks, and deliverables registers
• Lead and document regular design coordination meetings in accordance with design procedures
• Ensure design outputs are optimized for constructability, operability, and maintainability
• Provide feedback to the Technical Manager on the effectiveness of quality systems and design team performance
• Represent the company and support the development of strong client relationships
• Support and contribute to Safety in Design requirements and reporting
• Actively contribute to project execution and support the design team as required

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience within the mining or resource industry
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE) in Canada or the United States, or eligible to obtain licensure in the short term
• Strong experience in mentoring and people management
• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Understanding of project scheduling and its coordination with engineering and project delivery activities
• Strong awareness and implementation of HSE practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel occasionally to the United States for work purposes
• 40 hours per week
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States
• Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
• Full insurance coverage from day one
• Retirement plan with 5% employer matching