Project Engineer

Airswift; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role involves overseeing project execution, preparing detailed reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of engineering and construction tasks. With a focus on safety and efficiency, the ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in engineering and design, along with a relevant university degree. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the mining sector while enjoying a collaborative work environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering and design.
• Experience in project development, construction, and mine operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish reporting criteria and prepare monthly status reports.
• Develop execution plans and analyze contractor schedules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Technical Writing

Document Management

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Education

University degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Job description

Airswift is supporting one of our clients to find a Project Engineer to join their team on a 1-year contract in Toronto, ON.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes the reporting criteria, content and format for monthly status reports, cost variance reporting, forecasts, budget updates, change control notices, and monthly presentations to Owner management.
• Provides regular weekly and monthly reports with appropriate analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop execution plans and establish logic networks for sequencing of tasks related to engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Support the development of schedules for projects and studies.
• Analyze contractor schedules and prepare critical path task reports.
• Monitor contractor performance against established schedule targets.
• Expedite contractor deliverables and adherence to the schedule.
• Organize and run weekly schedule review meetings with necessary stakeholders to assess and plan work on a 6-week rolling forecast.
• Alert project management and engineering personnel to potential schedule risks and support the development of recovery plans.
• Following up on action items with responsible personnel to ensure that items are closed out completely and on time.
• Equipment list development and ownership throughout the project life cycle.
• Participation in the overall procurement process, including scope definition, specification preparation, datasheet population, tender evaluation and recommendation, contract award, kick-off meetings, and expediting both internal and external parties in order to meet the schedule requirements for various equipment packages.
• Follow-up with vendor representatives to verify that all technical documentation required for fabrication and shipment are submitted and reviewed in accordance with the project schedule.
• Participation in design and project execution review meetings.
• Preparation of various project deliverables including Scopes of Work, Technical Specifications, reports, engineering calculations, estimates, and financial models.
• Preparation of minutes of meeting for various project meetings and following up on action items with responsible personnel to ensure that items are closed out completely and on time.
• Regular travel to mine sites to meet with project stakeholders and/or long-term site assignments for construction and commissioning engagements may be required.
• Coordinate with the Owner Operations personnel for project feedback and execution support.
• Support one or more Project Managers in a variety of project needs as required.
• Support the company's Corporate Business Development, Marketing, and/or Administrative tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Education

• 5 years of experience in engineering and design.
• Combined 5 years of experience in project development, construction, and/or mine operations.
• University degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience directing internal and external teams involved in multiple activities.
• Experience in technical writing or document management would be an asset.
• Experience in database setup and management would be an asset.
• Experience in process, metallurgical, mining, or geotechnical engineering would be an asset.
• Fluency in a secondary language would be an asset (French or Spanish).
• Licensed Professional Engineer, or an ability to obtain a P.Eng designation.