At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage diverse teams on exciting projects in resource extraction.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a commitment to excellence and ethics.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the technical services field while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and a strong understanding of resource extraction processes.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Project Manager will lead and manage a team of internal and external resources and personnel on projects ranging from Due Diligence Studies through to National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) compliant Feasibility Studies across various clients and sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and understanding the full project resource extraction lifecycle from geology, mining, metallurgy & processing, infrastructure, waste and tailings management, cost estimation and economic modeling. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, as well as a wide range of clients, to guide and deliver successful projects within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Promote and adhere to the JDS Way: Accept No Mediocrity; Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically; True to Our Word; Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability; Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
- Manage teams of internal and external resources on project phases/scopes such as Due Diligence Studies, Scoping Studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and Detailed Design Development.
- Develop project definition including organizational charts, battery limits, KPIs, and defined outcomes.
- Work with JDS management to assemble project teams comprised of internal and external resources.
- Lead development of study-phase deliverables such as reports, presentations, meeting minutes, invoicing, and memorandums.
- Act as a Qualified Person for NI 43-101 Technical Reports.
- Produce cost estimates and schedules at the appropriate level for each project phase.
- Monitor/track schedule and budget performance on a disciplined basis.
- Set up and maintain project control systems (utilizing JDS' in house systems).
- Maintain change management systems/documentation such as Change Notices, Change Orders, Change Logs, etc.
- Manage contract and procurement processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) for direct contracting and/or acting as agent for our clients.
- Ensure project communications are formalized as required, including running meetings, distributing minutes, formal letters to clients or others, formal progress reports as required by the project scope.
- Seek opportunities to optimize project performance, including budget, schedule, and quality.
- Communicate with all members of the project team, including client, professionally and in a timely fashion.
- Support with mentoring, development, and training of junior employees.
- Visit project sites as required.
- Identify opportunities and develop proposals for new work.
- Expand JDS' business offerings in the areas of Technical Services.
Project Manager – Technical Services in Vancouver employer: JDS Group of Companies
At JDS Energy & Mining, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our FIFO rotation allows for a balanced work-life dynamic while providing opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic mining sector. With a strong commitment to safety and compliance, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the resources and support they need to succeed in their roles.
