Senior Project Manager; M&M

Job Description

Wood is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong leadership and communication skills for our Minerals & Metals EPCM business in Vancouver, BC
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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Senior Project Manager responsibilities include overseeing the development of budgets, schedules, and reports and managing project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost-effective, efficient, and timely completion of studies to meet or exceed client expectations.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe, and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range: CAD $200,000 - $240,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.

• Develop and implement the project execution strategy.
• Ensure overall project scope of services and scope of work is performed in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Provide leadership to the project team on HSSE matters and ensure that all employees and contractors carry out their duties and responsibilities as defined in the project HSSE execution plan.
• Monitor and review all project delivery components including administration, document control, project control, staff planning, engineering, supply chain management, construction, and pre-commissioning.
• Oversee the development of all project budgets, schedules and progress reports.
• Develop and manage project-specific change and risk management systems.
• Ensure project requirements for permits, licenses, and regulatory agency approvals are met and up to date.
• Organize and lead planning sessions, team building workshops, and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure an appropriate review process is implemented for the project including internal and client project reviews, risk reviews, constructability, and independent peer reviews.

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a Mining EPCM Engineering environment, mining construction and/or mining operations.
• Minimum 5 years as a Project Manager on large mining projects ($100 Mn - $1 Bn) in lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals.
• Mining project experience and construction execution experience are essential.
• Experience in managing greenfield or large brownfield projects is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new, proprietary and innovative solutions to current processes.
• Strong Leadership, solid communication & interpersonal skills.
• Completion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and at times to remote locations.
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.