Project Manager, Mining

pH7 Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP equity

Health coverage

Paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

pH7 Technologies Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to drive early development initiatives for heap-based metal recovery projects. You will collaborate with leadership, engineers, vendors, and regulatory bodies to meet commercial and strategic objectives across development and execution phases.

This full-time, on-site role involves frequent site visits, managing scope, cost tracking, and progress reporting while upholding safety standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Civil disciplines or relevant experience.
• Experience leading front-end project development and execution (10+ years).
• Familiarity with mining project development and investment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Interface management with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead early-stage project development and define minimum performance requirements.
• Provide leadership, technical input, and decision-making across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Own scope, cost tracking, schedule progress, and leadership reporting.
• Ensure compliance with pH7 specifications, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Planning

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Positioned at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and critical resource recovery, pH7 Technologies is tackling urgent global challenges in mining and metal recycling by providing innovative closed-loop metal extraction processes. We are a dynamic, fast-paced company driven by a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is committed to attracting and retaining top, diverse talent who share our vision of building a better, cleaner planet.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager at pH7, you will dive into a variety of early development initiatives that drive both business growth and cutting‑edge emerging technologies, including heap‑based processing for the recovery of critical metal projects. This role involves collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, including leadership, engineers, external vendors, and government and regulatory agencies, to ensure that the commercial and strategic objectives of a project are met, and that standards, processes, and procedures are applied effectively across the development and execution phases of a project.

What You’ll Do

• Interface management between internal and external project stakeholders to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
• Act as opportunity lead in the early stages of project development and the definition of minimum performance requirements.
• Provide project leadership, support, technical input, and decision‑making as required, through:
  • Commercial development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Regulatory
  • Design
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Commissioning and start‑up
  • Performance testing and close‑out
• Lead meetings with internal and external parties, at the office and on‑site as required, to clarify scope, schedule progress, cost tracking and forecasting, and execution planning and status.
• Own project scope and deliverables.
• Own cost tracking and schedule progressing.
• Own reporting for leadership audiences.
• Ensure stakeholder compliance with pH7 specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Complete other project tasks as required by leadership.

What You’ll Need

Skills

• Self‑motivation and efficiency in time management and organizational skills.
• Self‑sufficiency and ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively manage numerous concurrent and varied expectations while prioritizing internal stakeholder objectives.
• Ability to multi‑task in a varied and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Exhibits critical thinking when developing and implementing innovative project execution strategies.
• Ability to foresee potential issues or problems through strong planning and organizing skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with mining project development and investment frameworks.
• Engineering degree (Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines preferred) or relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in front‑end project development and execution (10+ years).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, internal and external, including EPCM/EPC.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Current registration in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a professional engineer.

Working Hours & Environment

This is a full‑time, on‑site role at pH7 Technologies, reporting to the Director - Projects and working closely with the Head of Mining. Most of the work is performed in an office environment, with frequent site visits required to support project development and execution.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that scale with seniority, including ESOP equity and performance‑based bonuses.
• Extended health coverage options, depending on location.
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

All applicants will be required to participate in a criminal history and credit history background check as part of the onboarding process. All employment offers at pH7 Technologies are contingent upon successfully completing and passing these checks.

pH7 Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace that values the unique backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of all individuals. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and welcome those who bring diverse ideas and contributions to our team.