Senior EPCM Mining Project Director

Ausenco; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Ausenco in Canada is seeking a Project Director to lead major mining EPCM projects from engineering through construction and closeout. You will manage large multidisciplinary teams across remote sites, ensure safety, quality and performance, and report to senior client stakeholders.

The role requires extensive EPC/EPCM experience, FIFO operations, and a strong commercial mindset. You establish objectives, governance and delivery plans while mentoring teams in a world-class safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required; P.Eng. desirable.
• PMP certification considered an asset.
• Minimum 25 years of mining project delivery experience; 15+ years in senior leadership.
• Extensive EPC/EPCM project experience and remote FIFO/mining operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for large mining and minerals EPCM projects.
• Set objectives, execution strategies, governance, and performance expectations.
• Ensure delivery aligns with contracts, standards, and client expectations.
• Lead multi-disciplinary site teams and maintain client relationships.
• Report progress on cost, schedule, safety, quality, and risk to executives.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration and change management.
• Champion safety, regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.
• Mentor and develop project teams and foster collaboration across functions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Decision making

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Ausenco in Canada is seeking a Project Director to lead major mining EPCM projects from engineering through construction and closeout. You will manage large multidisciplinary teams across remote sites, ensure safety, quality and performance, and report to senior client stakeholders.

The role requires extensive EPC/EPCM experience, FIFO operations, and a strong commercial mindset. You establish objectives, governance and delivery plans while mentoring teams in a world-class safety culture.