Project Manager

Peter Lucas; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Owner's Representative to oversee a significant earthworks/tailings infrastructure project in Northern British Columbia. The role demands a decisive leader with over 15 years of senior project management experience in mining or heavy civil industries, providing independent oversight of contractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position includes a rotation of 21 days on-site followed by 7 days off, with an emphasis on strong risk management and stakeholder coordination.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Company Pension Matching

Company Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in senior project management.
• Experience managing major earthworks or tailings-related construction projects.
• Proven ability to operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's on-site representative.
• Monitor construction performance related to schedule, cost, quality.
• Enforce compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Senior project management experience

Experience in mining or heavy civil industries

Strong background in QA/QC

Risk management experience

Job description

Overview

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

Senior Project Manager - Owner's Representative to lead the on-site execution of a major earthworks/tailings infrastructure project in Northern British Columbia.

This is a single-point leadership role responsible for acting on behalf of the Owner to ensure safe, compliant, and successful delivery of construction activities. The successful candidate will operate independently with full authority on site, providing oversight of contractors, managing risk, and driving performance across schedule, cost, quality, and safety.

This position is best suited for a decisive, hands-on leader who thrives in remote environments and has deep experience delivering large-scale civil or mining construction projects with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's on-site representative with full accountability for project execution
• Provide leadership and oversight of contractors across major earthworks, dam, or tailings construction scopes
• Monitor construction performance related to safety, quality, schedule, cost, and risk
• Enforce compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
• Lead QA/QC processes and ensure work meets technical and contractual standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate when required
• Make timely decisions under ambiguous or changing conditions
• Maintain disciplined contractor management and hold parties accountable to commitments
• Coordinate stakeholders including engineers, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project teams
• Provide clear reporting and communication to the Owner on project status, risks, and performance
• Support planning and mobilization activities prior to construction start

Project Timeline

• Start: February 2, 2026
• Completion: October 30, 2026

Rotation

• 21 days on / 7 days off
• 12-hour days on site
• Travel on Day 1 and Day 21
• On-site presence required one week prior to contractor mobilization

Off-Site Support

• 8 hours per week (up to 12 hours as required)

Requirements

• 15 years of senior project management experience in mining, heavy civil, or similar industries
• Demonstrated experience managing major earthworks, dam, or tailings-related construction projects
• Proven ability to operate independently with limited Owner support
• Strong background in QA/QC, construction oversight, and risk management
• Working knowledge of:
• BC Mines Act
• Dam Safety Regulations
• Health, Safety & Reclamation Code
• Applicable federal and provincial regulations
• Experience working in Northern British Columbia (preferred)
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities and contractors (preferred)

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Company Pension Matching
• Company Incentives