Project Manager - PL#60915

Peter Lucas; Smithers; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health And Dental Benefits.

Company Pension Matching.

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead an underground upgrade project at a mine site in Kamloops, BC. You will drive end-to-end execution from planning through commissioning, ensuring milestones and dependencies are managed while coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

With 8+ years in mining or heavy industry, you will manage schedules, budgets, and procurement processes, supervising a project scheduler and junior EIT, and ensuring

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing small-to-mid-sized capital projects with high operational impact.
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management and execution of complex underground projects within an active mining environment, from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
• Maintain full ownership of project schedule, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are actively managed.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, external engineering consultants, and contractors to drive execution.
• Work alongside supply chain to support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract management.
• Oversee project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with site standards.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely reporting to site leadership and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Underground mining

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Team leadership

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager for a full-time opportunity supporting a high-priority underground project at a mine site in Kamloops BC. This role will lead the execution of an underground upgrade project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management and execution of complex underground projects within an active mining environment, from planning and design through construction and commissioning
• Maintain full ownership of project schedule, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are actively managed
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, external engineering consultants, and contractors to drive execution
• Work alongside supply chain to support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract management
• Oversee project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with site standards
• Provide clear, concise, and timely reporting to site leadership and senior management
• Supervise and provide direction to supporting team members, including a project scheduler and junior EIT
• Ensure all activities align with site safety standards, operational requirements, and project governance processes

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $110,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Contractor Arrangements: Open to subcontractor arrangements, with rates negotiable based on experience
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days (40 hours per week)

Requirements

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining or heavy industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience managing small-to-mid-sized capital projects with high operational impact
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and infrastructure projects (ventilation experience considered an asset)
• Previous project experience in an underground mine setting
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical teams simultaneously
• Experience working with procurement and contract management processes
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders

Benefits

• Health And Dental Benefits.
• Company Pension Matching.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.

We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.