Senior Capital Projects Lead - Mining & Reclamation

BHP Group; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 151,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Principal Projects leader for Canada, accountable for delivering capital projects from concept through construction and handover. You will ensure safety, scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met while coordinating with contractors, regulators, and internal teams across multiple Canadian locations.

Based in Elliot Lake, Ontario, you will also support projects nationwide, including travel to various sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital projects in industrial/mining settings.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating field-based execution activities.
• Strong ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Experience working with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction safety management systems and field execution practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bilingual English/French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of capital projects across BHP’s Legacy Assets sites in Canada.
• Manage contractor onboarding, mobilization, field supervision and contract performance.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk and overall performance through the lifecycle.
• Provide visible field leadership to ensure safe, efficient work and compliance with plans and permits.
• Coordinate and influence stakeholders including contractors, regulators, community reps, and internal teams.
• Support risk identification, assessment and mitigation while promoting informed decision-making.
• Lead procurement activities including scope development, tendering, bid evaluation.
• Review engineering drawings and construction plans to enhance constructability and risk management.
• Provide project reporting, updates and leadership throughout execution.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job description

BHP is seeking a Principal Projects leader for Canada, accountable for delivering capital projects from concept through construction and handover. You will ensure safety, scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met while coordinating with contractors, regulators, and internal teams across multiple Canadian locations.

Based in Elliot Lake, Ontario, you will also support projects nationwide, including travel to various sites as needed.