Program Construction Manager

Overview

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples. EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada. Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026

What we offer

At EVR, we\'re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys. EVR recognizes our employees\' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development. We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions. We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role

Reporting initially to the Director Water Projects, the Program Construction Manager is accountable for creating value and mitigating risks associated with the portfolio of construction work scopes in the Water Projects portfolio. As the current portfolio of Water Projects are advanced through mechanical completion in H2 2026, the Program Construction Manager accountabilities will shift to the broader portfolio of major capital projects being advanced by EVR.

The Program Construction Manager is accountable to support activities required to move major capital projects from prefeasibility to execution completion in accordance with EVR’s Project Development Framework. The key focus area for this role is to support safe and timely delivery of construction scopes, which includes planning, organization, and mobilization of resources to meet the project goals and in accordance with the agreed construction execution strategy and construction management plans. The Program Construction Manager will additionally be responsible for constructability input into the engineering design of projects and the contracting strategies for major capital projects.

The Program Construction Manager collaborates with members of the project, functional, and operational leadership teams in successfully demonstrating EVR’s commitment to safety and sustainability by identifying opportunities to reduce hazard exposure to people and the environment during construction.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing shifting priorities in a timely and efficient manner. The Program Construction Manager will be the functional manager of the designated Project Construction Managers.

In this role you will

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Promote a safe, respectful, and environmentally responsible worksite while also ensuring safety and environmental construction best practices are adopted across the portfolio of EVR projects during the construction stages and are considered during engineering design development and execution and contract planning
• Developing and implementing the construction management plans across the portfolio of capital projects, including the supporting quality management plans and project contractual agreements
• Lead EVR construction teams and supporting construction contractors through monitoring performance, identifying and implementing correctives actions, reporting status, resolving and/or escalating issues, and communication to EVR senior executive leadership on construction related items
• Identify and implement Owner and contract construction resourcing plans required to implement capital projects aligned with EVR requirements and standards, including managing the long-term resourcing strategy to support the construction portfolio while building EVR construction expertise internally
• Provide overall leadership and mentorship to Project Construction Managers to ensure consistent and timely resolution of construction issues related to safety, environmental, quality, cost, schedule, scope and other issues that arise
• Monitor construction activities against the construction plan and contract conditions and with the support of staff and contractor input, providing timely reporting on progress, cost and schedule. Identify and implement corrective actions as required while ensuring maximum value is realized from a portfolio perspective and lessons learned are shared across the business and portfolio of capital projects
• Facilitate and coordinate work across the portfolio of construction projects to ensure safe and efficient utilization of staff, contractors, and operational personnel contributing to the construction efforts. Providing clear and firm direction, decision-making and leadership to the various project construction managers
• Develop quality management plans across the portfolio of projects and provide overall support to ensure plans are implemented to maintain quality of work related to construction activities in accordance with the standards and requirements

Requirements

• 20+ Years in successful delivery of major brownfield and greenfield projects for the resource industry. Experience in mining and water projects specifically is an asset
• Diploma or degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent
• Red seal trades certification is considered an asset
• PMP designation an asset
• Experience in an owner's organization an asset
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Hands-on with a respectful, positive, solution focused attitude
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to lead by example through a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

About EVR EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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