Project Manager – Sustainability Projects

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager supporting our client who are a large global mining company. This contractor position could work remotely once established approximately 50% and travel to sites in North America the 50%. These percentages may change based on project needs and requirements.

Responsible for day-to-day management beginning in the early phases of project definition with project concept, detail design, execution planning, phasing, scheduling, constructability reviews, and continuing throughout the execution and commissioning phases of the project, with particular emphasis on jobsite health and safety, environmental protection and labor relations of major mining and metallurgical process facilities projects. The scope of this position includes all aspects of project management from early planning stages through field execution and commissioning activities, with hand-off to the site operations team for beneficial operation. Reports to the General Manager Site Sustaining Capital.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or related field, and minimum eight (8) years’ experience with the practice, systems, processes and terminology of project and construction management OR
• High School diploma or GED and a minimum thirteen (13) years progressive experience in the field, engaged directly in the practice, systems, processes and terminology of project and construction management
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, engineering, project controls, contract administration, procurement, expediting, materials management (logistics), construction and contracting.
• Proven experience in the management of mining, heavy industrial and capital projects with a value exceeding $500 million.
• Work involves frequent travel, international assignments, and relocation to the site of work
• Proficient in the use of personal computers in a business environment. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mega projects (values exceeding US$ 1.0 billion), especially large mineral processing projects.
• Prior EPCM experience preferred with design office and field management
• Heavy industrial construction project management experience
• Experience in Lean Construction practices and Construction Planning
• Productivity and Performance improvement experience with a workforce of several thousand people
• Solid background in heavy machinery installations
• Understanding of Labor requirements and forecasting
• Experience in setting KPI’s and tracking on a day to day basis
• Predominant experience in field roles in all disciplines
• Working as a team member (Client, EPCM & Contractors)