Senior Project Manager - Mining

AECOM; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Mining Team Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mine infrastructure and related projects across Canada. You will oversee studies, design, and construction support, coordinating across in-field and remote teams to deliver value to clients.

The role calls for a strong track record in Canada’s mining sector, with PE and PMP preferred, and a willingness to operate across multiple offices in a hybrid work environment. Compensation reflects Canadian market levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ relevant industry experience OR Technical Diploma and 10+ years' relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplined engineering and project delivery teams.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, and quality performance; take corrective action.
• Lead project meetings and drive meeting efficiency and outcomes.
• Supervise preparation of deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and estimates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM’s Mining Team Canada is growing! We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for our growing Mining and Industrial projects team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of studies and projects within Canada focusing on mine infrastructure, materials handling, mine waste management, water dams, levees, water management and treatment, and associated infrastructure.

This position may be based in any of AECOM’s Canadian offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage multi-disciplined engineering and project delivery teams, including a hybrid blend of in-person and remote team members.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery, technical and client challenges, determining technical objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects.
• Manage and monitor contractual obligations for engineering projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Prepare project and engineering work plans, budgets, schedules for studies, detailed design, and construction support.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, and quality performance, and take corrective action as necessary.
• Lead project meetings, ensure timely delivery of minutes, and drive meeting efficiency and effective outcomes.
• Supervise discipline resources and/or assist in the preparation of deliverables and products such as presentation materials, calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to mining and industrial site infrastructure, port infrastructure, materials handling systems, process residue waste management and mechanical services.
• Supervise the production of project reports and the project control functions.
• Proactively manage scope and change management according to company standards and project requirements.
• Supervise preparation of project gating deliverables using sound project development logic and with written expression that is cohesive, clear, and concise on subject matters varying from simple to very complex.
• Assume mentoring and training roles and identify high potential employees to management.
• Work with business line and regional leaders to ensure compliance with internal proposal and project approval requirements.
• Work with clients to provide long-term solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ relevant industry experience OR Technical Diploma and 10+ years' relevant industry experience (ideally with an engineering firm).
• Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities in Canada with a strong reputation in the Canadian mining market.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in the mining field with an emphasis on materials handling, mine waste management, mining infrastructure and project execution in Canada.
• Project Manager responsibility for at least three (3) prefeasibility or feasibility studies with capital value +$100M.
• Project experience in both open pit and underground mining sectors is an advantage.
• Fluent capability in spoken and written communications in the French and English languages.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $223000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

ReqID: J10152740

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 150000 - CAD 223000 - yearly