Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the planning, execution, and closeout of capital and operational projects by coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and cost controls. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. The Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, Contractors, and Vendors to drive project success from concept through completion.

Essential Functions

• Support development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Aid in preparation of AFEs, capital justifications, and budget forecasts
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, design reviews, and constructability input
• Track project milestones and support schedule recovery plans when required
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical issues
• Support management change, including scope changes and cost impacts
• Ensure designs align with site standards, safety requirements, and operational needs
• Provide field oversight and coordination during construction activities
• Support contractor management, including scope clarification and daily coordination
• Absent from safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and site inspections
• Absent from tracking labor hours, quantities installed, and progress reporting
• Support procurement & vendor coordination, including bid packages, bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor selection
• Interface with Supply Chain to ensure compliance with procurement procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure projects comply with safety standards
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes
• Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company requirements
• Support project closeout, including commissioning, punch lists, and turnover to Operations
• Ensure documentation, drawings, and records are complete and archived
• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Strong cost and budget analysis skills and to present results of analysis in a clear and understandable manner
• Knowledge and utilization of computers, spreadsheets, JDE, and MS Office, work processing, database, and presentation software
• Have a good understanding of the process and equipment involved
• Learnt knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
• Must be self-directed, organized, and innovative
• Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Demonstrated strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Effective in positively representing RMGC in interactions with visiting VIPs, government officials, and other key external stakeholders
• Must be able to multi-task under high-pressure situations
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• 5 years previous experience in financial and projects program administration
• Working knowledge of projects KPIs and corporate requirements to effectively monitor for completion and deviations
• Requires valid driver’s license
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements: Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations, has a strong commitment to safe working practices, wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment, is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions, follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements
• Kinross Competencies: Strategic Effectiveness, External Engagement, Business Focus, Strong attention to detail and follow-through, Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills, Willingness to spend time in the field supporting construction activities, Continuous improvement mindset, Working Conditions: Combination of office and field work, Exposure to active construction and operating environments, Travel to project sites as required, Living the Kinross Values: Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles
• Legislative Requirements: Background Check required, US work permit required, Language Requirements: English