Underground Mining Project Manager - End-to-End Delivery

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Company pension matching

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an underground upgrade project at a BC mine site. The role requires disciplined oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and contractor coordination to ensure successful delivery.

We offer professional development and learning opportunities across mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors, with mentorship from a diverse team and a commitment to safety and governance. This is a full-time opportunity based in BC.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience managing small-to-mid-sized capital projects with high operational impact.
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical teams.
• Experience with procurement and contract management processes.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management and execution of complex underground projects within an active mining environment, from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
• Maintain full ownership of project schedule, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are actively managed
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, external engineering consultants, and contractors to drive execution
• Work alongside supply chain to support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract management
• Oversee project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with site standards
• Provide clear, concise, and timely reporting to site leadership and senior management
• Supervise and provide direction to supporting team members, including a project scheduler and junior EIT
• Ensure all activities align with site safety standards, operational requirements, and project governance processes

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Procurement

Contract management

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an underground upgrade project at a BC mine site. The role requires disciplined oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and contractor coordination to ensure successful delivery.

We offer professional development and learning opportunities across mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors, with mentorship from a diverse team and a commitment to safety and governance. This is a full-time opportunity based in BC.