Project Manager- Mining & Heavy Civil Construction

Responsibilities

• Project development, project study involvement and operational readiness activities to ensure that projects are appropriately resourced, costed and planned to ensure success
• Manage, influence, and empower direct reports to execute the required and planned tasks to ensure performance targets are achieved
• Leading a site team that works collaboratively with the client's project team, unionized contingent workers and first nations sub-contractors to deliver superior performance over the contract period
• Establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to Thiess and the client
• Ensure well developed production and maintenance schedules are in place for mining to enable the contractual requirements to be met
• Ensure production and operations outcomes are monitored and reported to guarantee weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets are achieved
• Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of personal safety, safety leadership and a commitment to the safety of fellow workers
• Build and maintain healthy client and partner relationships
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in your chosen discipline (mining, heavy civil, or reclamation)
• Strong skills in earthworks, mining methods, engineering, and planning
• Solid financial, commercial, and contractual acumen
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience managing medium to large teams
• Understanding of risk management and incident investigation principles
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
• Resilient and flexible, embracing a startup mentality
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with JD Edwards (ERP) highly regarded
• Experience leading cross-cultural teams and engaging with international stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and high personal safety standards
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for site visits and supplier meetings
• Resilience, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset that embraces innovation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Occasional in-state, out-of-state, and out-of-country travel to meet with suppliers or perform site visits
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Relevant certifications

Additional Information

• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Domestic and Regional travel required
• Full-Time position – this will be on site at a project, hours will vary
• Current, valid passport

What We Offer

• A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
• Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international
• PTO, Paid Holidays

EEOC STATEMENT + PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

• If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
• As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909.