Project Manager- Process Area Mining

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental and Vision Care

Flexible spending dollars

Group registered retirement program

Parental top-up

Education reimbursement

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Process Area scope for a gold concentrator project, from crusher to refining systems. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage schedule, cost, and risk, and ensure delivery within contractual requirements.

The role offers exposure to large-scale EPC/EPCM projects in mining, with opportunities for leadership, professional development, and long-term career growth within Fluor's global organization.

Qualifications

• Degree or global equivalent in applicable field.
• 12+ years in EPC/EPCM/CM, mining or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and contract capability.
• Experience with process areas: material handling, comminution, flotation, leaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and control of process area scopes including schedule, cost, risk, and change management.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors, consultants, and licensors to ensure integrated designs.
• Coordinate process scope for gold concentrator project from crusher through refining systems.
• Ensure compliance with ESG, environmental, safety, and governance requirements.
• Develop staffing plans and project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance interfaces.

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

Fluor M&M is a leader in the study, engineering, and execution of M&M projects world-wide. We have designed and constructed marquee projects in all regions of the world. Regionally, our current project base includes landmark projects in British Columbia, the United States, Argentina, Chile, and European Union. We work with multiple major, and many emerging, mining companies, generally with a focus on precious metals. Our team is leading the market with efficient designs and serves as a key partner for our clients in developing new ways of adopting innovative technologies emerging in our sector, as well as redefining the project delivery model for the next wave of major world projects. We are currently executing feasibility study, detailed design, and construction work ranging from small capital improvement projects to our client’s largest mega-projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivery as a Project Manager for the Process Area for a gold concentrator project including scope from primary crusher through grinding, flotation, thickening, acidulation, Counter-Current Decantation, tailings thickening/ pumping, Cyanide circuit, and refining systems. Beyond this specific role, you may lead or support small to large-sized or mega-sized EPC or EPCM projects. We look forward to welcoming experienced leaders seeking long-term development as part of our vibrant office.

Project Managers work on multidisciplinary teams to plan, direct, and execute work requiring sound technical judgment and strong project controls in the evaluation, organization, and delivery of project management assignments worldwide.

This role has overall responsibility for managing and coordinating project activities in compliance with contractual requirements while ensuring safety, quality, value, schedule adherence, and Fluor profitability. This position is designed for a seasoned professional capable of leading infrastructure scopes independently or as part of a larger project leadership team.

At this level, the role may also serve as the lead Project Manager for a large to medium-sized project with full accountability, or manage a significant and complex scope on a major project. You will work closely with project directors and regional execution leadership and will have access to Fluor University courses and knowledge management communities to support continuous professional development and enhanced project execution.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading planning, execution, and control of process area project scopes, including schedule, cost, risk, and change management;
• Managing multidisciplinary technical teams, vendors, consultants, and licensors to ensure integrated and compliant designs;
• Managing process area scope for a gold concentrator project including scope from primary crusher through grinding, flotation, thickening, acidulation, Counter-Current Decantation, tailings thickening/pumping, Cyanide circuit, and refining systems;
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) requirements;
• Applying applicable local, provincial/state, and federal/national statutes and guidelines;
• Developing project staffing plans and coordinating resources with functional managers and subcontractors;
• Leading development and oversight of project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts;
• Overseeing preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design packages, and bid documents;
• Ensure effective and timely coordination among design, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, and maintenance teams for integration of technical content and schedule activities;
• Managing risks, issues, and stakeholder communications;
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirement;
• Previous successful performance as a Project Manager on medium or large-scale concentrator projects;
• Process areas experience required (material handling, comminution, flotation, leaching);
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering, procurement, and construction/project management (EPC/EPCM/CM), with the majority on mining or heavy civil infrastructure projects;
• Experience in prime contract management of different commercial models including cost reimbursable and lump sum;
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills;
• Strong technical, contractual, and commercial understanding;
• Ability to work effectively in a schedule-driven, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Other Job Requirements

• Managing engineering and construction activities;
• Defining and executing construction strategies, including sequencing and contractor interfaces;
• Leading procurement strategies and oversight for key process area packages;
• Managing EPC/EPCM contract formation, evaluation, award, and contractor execution through construction;
• Coordinating efforts with overall project management team, other area project managers (such as infrastructure), and third parties;
• Overseeing procurement of materials and material control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Provision of cover letter with resume;
• International project experience and cultural awareness;
• Familiarity with data-centric execution and integrated project management systems;
• Mobility and willingness to relocate to project sites as required.

Benefits

• Health;
• Dental and Vision Care;
• Flexible spending dollars;
• Group registered retirement program;
• Parental top-up;
• Education reimbursement;
• Employee and family assistance programs;
• and much more.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.