Canada, Burlington
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: August 02, 2025

Introduction

Brunel is a seeking a Mechanical Manager to join our clients team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities.

What are you going to do 

  • Manage the mechanical engineering team according to required time frames and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing high level technical expertise.
  • Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible.
  • Ensures current technical standards, reference materials, software programs and tools are in place as necessary for the use of the Mechanical discipline.
  • Review and approve discipline specific project execution strategies and engineering plans in conjunction with the assigned Mechanical lead on the project.
  • Arrange for Technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan.
  • Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team in other offices to ensure appropriate inter-office resource sharing.
  • In collaboration with People & Performance, manage the recruitment and selection of required resources for the group including selecting and hiring top performers and appropriately managing workload.
  • Provide guidance and knowledge to engineers and other group members in support of their personal and professional development.
  • Manage the performance of the Mechanical group by carrying out performance reviews and providing technical and leadership support where required.
  • Foster a customer focused team environment that promotes openness, trust, empowerment, innovation, team work and high quality performance for client satisfaction.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering.
  • 15+ years' proven technical and management experience with an engineering consulting firm or other large organization; construction experience is desirable.
  • Previous experience in a Minerals & Metals.
  • Previous experience leading and guiding engineering teams.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
  • A proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of major size and scope.
  • A proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • An excellent understanding of Mechanical engineering specifications, industry standards, practices, applicable codes including national, provincial and local codes, acts and regulations.
  • Strong problem solving and organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while providing exceptional service to our clients is a must.
  • Understanding of Financial Reports and project budgets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel.

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