Project Manager (Mining - Earthworks)

Torus Talent; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Private camp accommodations

Onsite gym & meals

Health, dental & vision

Job summary

Torus Talent represents an established mining client in central British Columbia seeking an experienced Project Manager, Earthworks to lead major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects during the next phase of mine development.

Role emphasizes strong site-based construction leadership, coordination with engineers and consultants, and delivery within a lean, fast-moving environment while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience delivering large-scale earthworks, tailings, dam, or water-management projects.
• Mining experience preferred; strong heavy civil/water-infrastructure experience considered.
• Experience coordinating engineering design with Engineer of Record or external consultants.
• Strong site-based construction experience and ability to resolve field issues.
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and field teams.
• Solutions-oriented leadership suited to a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation (three-week-on, two-week-off also encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects.
• Manage the design process and coordinate with the Engineer of Record and external consultants.
• Ensure engineering deliverables align with construction requirements, sequencing, and field conditions.
• Oversee tailings dam raises, new Tailings Storage Facility, ponds, pipelines, and drainage systems.
• Resolve technical construction issues with Project Engineers, Superintendents, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate materials, staging, and construction sequencing between projects and mining teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress reporting.
• Lead self-performed and subcontracted construction while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Earthworks

Tailings

Water-management

Dam construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client, an established mining company currently expanding its operations in central British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Earthworks to support the next phase of development at an operating mine.

This is a two-year salaried contract offering a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation. A three-week-on, two-week-off rotation may also be available with additional compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects.
• Manage the design process and coordinate with the Engineer of Record and external engineering consultants.
• Ensure engineering deliverables align with construction requirements, sequencing, schedules, and field conditions.
• Oversee tailings dam raises, a new Tailings Storage Facility, ponds, pipelines, drainage systems, and other civil scopes.
• Resolve technical construction issues in collaboration with Project Engineers, Superintendents, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate materials, staging, and construction sequencing between the projects and mining teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, project controls, and progress reporting.
• Lead a combination of self-performed and subcontracted construction while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer delivering large-scale earthworks, tailings, dam, or water-management projects.
• Mining experience is preferred, although strong heavy civil, dam, or water-infrastructure experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing engineering design and working with an Engineer of Record or external engineering consultants.
• Strong site-based construction experience and the ability to resolve technical issues in the field.
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and field teams.
• Practical and solutions-oriented leadership style suited to a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation. Candidates open to a three-week-on, two-week-off rotation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why This Firm?

• Base salary of approximately $170,000 to $210,000 based on a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation.
• Approximately 20% additional compensation for candidates working a three-week-on, two-week-off rotation.
• Construction completion bonus with significant earning potential over the two-year construction program.
• Four percent RRSP matching.
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Private bedroom and bathroom in a modern, well-equipped camp.
• Access to good-quality meals and a fully equipped onsite gym.
• Opportunity to lead major earthworks projects during an important phase of mine development.
• Lean and practical working environment with direct access to experienced field and project leadership.

Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.