Project Manager

DRA Global; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their North Americas Region, preferably based in Toronto or Montreal. This role involves overseeing project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client relationships within the mining and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of project management experience and in-depth knowledge of the mining industry. The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $190,000 annually, along with a hybrid work policy and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project/Study management experience in mining and infrastructure.
• Experience in managing projects from initiation to close-out.
• Understanding of earned value management and contractor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the project schedule.
• Management of the project budget and quality standards.
• Ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Project execution

Mining and EPCM Industry knowledge

Industry Safety and Quality procedures

Engineering design and detailed engineering projects

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Advanced level analysis

Earned value management

Contractor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Project Manager Professional Qualification

Job description

DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.

We are seeking a Project Manager for our North Americas Region. We have offices in Montreal and Toronto and we are very flexible as to where the successful candidate would be based.

This Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project/study, ensuring that the project is efficiently and effectively managed, resulting in a completed product that is to the satisfaction of the Client.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Overall management of the project schedule
• Overall management of the project budget
• Overall management of the project quality and safety standards
• Overall management of the client relationship

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of project execution, including all elements of project management and how to plan project activities for project phases.
• In-depth knowledge of the Mining and EPCM Industries.
• General appreciation and Knowledge of Industry Safety and Quality procedures.
• Knowledge in engineering design and detailed engineering projects.

Experience required:

• 10+ years - Project/Study management in mining and infrastructure industries project development including experience in the management of numerous projects through their complete cycles from initiation to close-out.
• 10+ years - Experience within a design and construction company in the Mining and/or EPCM Industries.
• 5 years+ - General experience and understanding of problem solving, risk assessment, developing advanced level analysis, general understanding of earned value management, trending, claims, forecasting and contractor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Project Manager Professional Qualification - would be advantageous.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees’ skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $170,000 to $190,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. DRA offers a hybrid work policy, excellent health and dental benefits including an HSA, RRSP matching, employee recognition programs, and plenty of opportunities to build genuine relationships.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help screen/assess/select candidates as part of our recruitment process.