Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Mining Engineering Co-op Manager, McGill University. Board of Directors - Women in Mining, Canada. Recruitment Specialist, DRA Global

DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.

We are seeking a Project Manager for our North Americas Region. We have offices in Montreal and Toronto and we are very flexible as to where the successful candidate would be based.

Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project/study, ensuring that the project is efficiently and effectively managed, resulting in a completed product that is to the satisfaction of the Client.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Overall management of the project schedule
• Overall management of the project budget
• Overall management of the project quality and safety standards
• Overall management of the client relationship

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of project execution, including all elements of project management and how to plan project activities for project phases.
• In-depth knowledge of the Mining and EPCM Industries.
• General appreciation and knowledge of Industry Safety and Quality procedures.
• Knowledge in engineering design and detailed engineering projects.

Experience required:

• 10+ years – Project/Study management in mining and infrastructure industries project development including experience in the management of numerous projects through their complete cycles from initiation to close-out.
• 10+ years – Experience with in a design and construction company in the Mining and/or EPCM Industries.
• 5+ years – General experience and understanding of problem solving, risk assessment, developing advanced level analysis, general understanding of earned value management, trending, claims, forecasting and contractor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Project Manager Professional Qualification – would be advantageous.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Mining and Engineering Services