Project Director (Minerals & Metals)

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Director with strong leadership and communication skills to join our Minerals and Metals team office in Vancouver, BC or in Saskatoon, SK. 

The Role

Wood is recruiting a talented Senior Project Director with superior Mining EPCM project execution skills and abilities, on large scale mega projects (over $500 Mn - $1 Bn).  They will possess proven leadership skills, and specific knowledge and experience with lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals. 

The Senior Project Director has responsibility for overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports as well as for the management and coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of Studies, DBM, FEED and full EP/EPCM execution in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations. 

If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. The salary range for this position is CAD $227,000 - $280,000 per year.  Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project execution strategy
• Ensure overall project scope of services and scope of work is performed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner that meets and/or exceeds client expectations
• Provide leadership to the project team on HSSE matters and ensure that all employees and contractors carry out their duties and responsibilities as defined in the project HSSE execution plan
• Monitor and review all project delivery components including administration, document control, project control, staff planning, engineering, supply chain management, construction, and pre-commissioning
• Oversee the development of all project budgets, schedules and progress reports
• Develop and manage project-specific change and risk management systems
• Ensure project requirements for permits, licenses and regulatory agency approvals are met and up to date
• Organize and lead planning sessions, team building workshops and project coordination meetings
• Ensure an appropriate review process is implemented for the project including internal and client project reviews, risk reviews, constructability and independent peer reviews

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in a Mining EPCM Engineering environment, mining construction and/or mining operations.
• Must have a minimum of 15 years as a Project Manager on several large mining projects ($100 Mn - $1 Bn) in lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals from study phase to , DBM, FEED and full EP/EPCM execution 
• Mining project experience is essential construction execution experience is essential
• Experience in managing greenfield, or large brownfield projects is required
• Demonstrated ability to develop new, proprietary and innovative solutions to current processes
• Strong Leadership, solid communication & interpersonal skills are required
• Completion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an asset
• A willingness to travel, both domestic and internationally, for varying durations and at times to remote locations
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required