Study Manager

Ausenco Careers; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco seeks a Study Manager to lead early‑phase studies (PEA/PFS) for mining projects from our Vancouver office. You will steer multi‑discipline teams, shape study strategy, manage risk, and coordinate with clients and management to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires a 4‑year engineering degree and strong leadership, with willingness to travel. Experience in EPC/EPCM environments is an asset; health and safety remain paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining and metals, oil and gas, industrial, energy and/or utilities industries.
• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma.
• Experience on a client or Owner’s team or EPC/EPCM projects is an asset.
• Experience as Study Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Lead Discipline Engineer in Mining & Metals is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, client relations and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall execution of PEA and PFS level studies, scoping studies, and technical updates while ensuring safety, quality, timeliness, and fit for purpose.
• Assist in establishing project strategy and monitor critical path schedules and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with management, clients, team members and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely preparation, evaluation, and delivery of project deliverables.
• Ensure study and project risks are adequately addressed and communicated to stakeholders.
• Monitor cost, progress and schedule reports and implement corrective actions.
• Develop project capex and financial models to support client projects.
• Lead delivery of regulatory documentation such as NI 43-101 reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Vancouver is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Study Manager to join our team in the Vancouver office.

About the role

As a Study Manager you manage the early, initiation, planning, conceptual phases of a project in the mining resources sector. Study Managers support our overall business development efforts for enhancing our regional presence as a leader in Minerals and Metals while leveraging off our extensive global process engineering experience and expertise. Duties include:

• Managing the overall execution of PEA and PFS level studies, scoping studies, and technical updates while ensuring safety, quality, timeliness, and fit for purpose.
• Assisting in establishing project strategy and monitoring critical path schedules and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with management, clients, team members, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinating multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely preparation, evaluation, and delivery of project deliverables
• Ensuring that study and project risks are adequately addressed and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Monitoring project cost, progress and schedule reports and develop and execute action plans to correct.
• Managing the development of project capex models and financial models to support client projects.
• Leading the delivery of regulatory documentation such as NI 43-101 reporting
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Studies Team to deliver best practice solutions through the application of knowledge of industry developments and experience of past trends or different situations.

About you

• Relevant experience in the mining and metals, oil and gas, industrial, energy and/or utilities industries.
• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma
• Previous experience working on a client or Owner’s team or previous experience in development, delivery of EPC / EPCM projects, or previous experience in operations of existing mining facilities is an asset
• Previous experience as a Study Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Lead Discipline Engineer in the Mining & Metals industry is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, client relationship and management skills
• Willingness to travel when required.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $140,000 – $170,000 annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary isdeterminedby factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.