Project Manager (Onsite)

Airswift is seeking a Project Manager to join one of our major Mining clients on a 1-year contract with the possibility of being renewed. The role is based in the beautiful community of Kitimat, BC. This is a local opportunity with no travel, camp, LOA, or relocation package provided.

We are looking for a Project Manager to successfully deliver a number of small to medium-sized projects for a given plant Area(s) or program within cost, schedule, and quality in accordance to the client's requirements.

This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who has a strong work ethic and who enjoys working in a team environment. Working a Monday to Friday schedule (5/50), and under the guidance of the Area Leader and supervision of the Project Delivery Coordinator, the Project Manager will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Providing HSE leadership to ensure the safety of employees and contractors while protecting the environment.
• Delivering project management activities: early studies, engineering, operational readiness, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.
• Set and maintain project budgets and schedules to meet internal and external commitments.
• Engage and manage engineering service providers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Prepare, review and issue tender documentation.
• Source, procure and engage suppliers and specialized subcontractors.
• Create and maintain project documentation in the different phases to meet Kitimat and Atlantic operations requirements.
• Engage and manage area stakeholders to ensure alignment and the best solution is selected and implemented to meet the business requirements.
• Preparing presentations to investment committee and participating at investment meetings.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote teamwork, excellence and team engagement.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement in project management and control.
• Developing constructive relationship and collaboration with team colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Addressing issues and concerns in a positive and constructive manner with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Engaging and progressing objectives and personal development plan with the Project Delivery Coordinator.
• Leadership and people management skills, along with effective written and communications abilities.

Qualifications

• University diploma in Engineering or a Technical college degree in a relevant field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• An Engineer-In-Training with related experience can be considered.
• Project management training (PMP or master’s in project management) is a definitive asset.
• Around at least 10 years of experience in construction/industrial environment.
• A proven track record of site management with safety, customer service and financial responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of project controls and project reporting requirements.
• Managed 5M to 20M million-dollar multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in managing and delivery of capital brownfield projects from concept to close-out
• Proven commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of the organisation’s policies and standard practices.
• Exposure to Rio Tinto project management framework is advantageous.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 10-hour shifts, 50 hours/week.
• This is a local opportunity with no travel, camp, LOA, or relocation package provided.