Project Manager

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Minerals & Metals office in Trail, BC. This position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

This role has overall 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 projects 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 Trail office currently numbers over 50 engineers, designers and support personnel. Trail, located in Southeastern British Columbia near the cities of Rossland, Nelson and Castlegar, is an affordable family-oriented community of approximately 10,000 people. The area offers excellent education and health care facilities, as well as access to world-class skiing at Red Mountain, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, golf and all outdoor activities available in the Kootenays. Come work where most people dream of going to play! More information regarding Trail can be found in this link -→ https://trail.ca/en/index.aspx

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. Salary range for this position is CAD 140,000 - $180,000 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the management and coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of projects in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations
• Act as a technical professional resource for the successful competition of multiple major challenging projects
• Develop and maintain communication channels with clients, stake holders, and internal personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly as well as providing first class engineering services
• Oversee the development of project budgets, schedules and reports
• Monitor engineering, procurement and/or construction progress
• Chair project meetings and ensure that schedules are progressing
• Review cost control forecasts (engineering costs as well as capital costs)
• Gather up to date information first hand at sites, meeting with clients and constantly monitor work performances

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 of 8 years engineering or operations experience focusing on heavy industrial projects including at least 2 years in a project management role
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Effective organizational skills and be able to multi-task
• Strong track record of successful project completion
• Completion of a diploma or degree in a certified project management program is considered an asset
• A willingness to travel for varying durations and at times to remote locations
• Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.