At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support project execution, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams.
- Company: Giffen Consulting Ltd., a Canadian engineering firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, RRSP matching, health spending account, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Join a small, dynamic team with opportunities for professional development and social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on projects while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in project management, experience with complex engineering projects.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking for an experienced Execution Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a contract position of approximately 8 months with the possibility of renewal and also shifting to an employee (if desired). This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to influence project delivery, strengthen client relationships, mentor project teams, and contribute to the continued growth of a collaborative environment.
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects. We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution, operational readiness, commissioning, and handover of the SX Fire Suppression System Project at a mine site in Northern Saskatchewan, with approximately 60% of the assignment expected to be site-based.
- Lead and support execution of the SX Fire Suppression System Project through construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover.
- Coordinate execution activities and facilitate effective communication across mine site, home office, engineering, operations, contractors, vendors, and multiple equipment/supply stakeholders.
- Manage project execution priorities, schedules, deliverables, risks, deficiencies, and outstanding actions to maintain project momentum and identify issues early.
- Support field execution and resolution of technical, construction, supplier, and interface issues.
- Coordinate commissioning planning, testing, inspections, system acceptance, and closeout activities.
- Support operational readiness, including procedures, training, documentation, maintenance requirements, spares, and turnover packages.
- Ensure project execution aligns with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, engineering, and site requirements.
- Coordinate final system turnover and handover to Operations.
- Monitor progress against the project schedule and work with the project team to identify constraints, recovery actions, and opportunities to maintain key milestones.
Qualifications + Experience
- Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Experience managing complex projects ranging from $500K to $10M in value.
- Extensive knowledge of the engineering design phase of projects.
- Experience with greenfield and brownfield mining and/or heavy industrial projects.
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
Assets but Not Required
- Registered as a Professional Engineer or Applied Science Technologist in Canada or eligible to register.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation with the Project Management Institute (PMI) is considered a strong asset.
What We Offer
Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks of working for us!
- Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings.
- Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences.
- Support professional designation certification.
- Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs.
- Host company-wide social events.
Why Join Our Team?
- Small, growing team.
- Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program.
- Employee Health Spending Account.
- Short + Long-Term Incentives.
- Flexible Work-From-Home option.
- Offices in Downtown Vancouver & Downtown Toronto.
Execution Project Manager in Saskatoon employer: Giffen Consulting Ltd.
Giffen Consulting Ltd. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment in Saskatoon, where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. With a focus on continuous learning, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on team relationships, Giffen offers unique opportunities for meaningful contributions in the mining and heavy industrial sectors. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values open communication and invests in your future through various corporate programs and social events.
