Senior Project Manager
BESTECH is an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering services firm with over 25 years of proven success across many engineering disciplines. Operating at over 100 employees strong, we know that our value comes from our incredible team. We pride ourselves on being a Partner of Choice, not just to our clients but to our community and our employees.
This means ensuring not only that we are a company that clients want to work with but that we are a company our team would continue to choose to work for. As part of this promise, we are committed to prioritizing employees, maintaining open communications, and consistently improving and growing.
What Matters Here
At BESTECH, we invite you to be part of an environment that ensures that the time you spend with us during the week is not only safe and inclusive but also vibrantly supportive, intellectually challenging, and genuinely fun.
Join us and become more than a coworker; be a teammate.
Your voice will be heard, and your contributions celebrated as we work together, drawing on collective insights to thrive. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us, staying ahead of industry trends and custom solutions.
As part of the BESTECH team, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we achieve operational excellence, solve challenges creatively, and collaborate with a diverse team.
Whether you want to learn from the best, build up the next generation, or just do what you love with an amazing group of people around you, BESTECH is the place for you.
Job summary
Reporting to the Manager of the Project Management Office, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordinating multiple multidisciplinary engineering projects. This role involves assembling project teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction, organizing complex activities for project development and execution, and reporting on key performance indicators to management.
Your key accountabilities
- Project Planning & Execution
- Develop, track, and manage the overall project budget, plans, schedules, and scope to ensure successful project delivery.
- Prepare material, cost, and timing estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized.
- Lead efforts to improve processes and implement lessons learned from previous projects to enhance future project performance.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key point of contact to effectively communicate project progress, updates, and changes to stakeholders and the PMO (Project Management Office).
- Collaborate with client stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to align on project goals and manage expectations.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Assemble and manage project resources, including mentoring and developing junior designers and engineers in project management.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, acting as a leader in resolving project challenges and obstacles.
- Project Oversight
- Oversee multiple small to large-scale projects, ensuring collaborative work with technical resources and client stakeholders.
- Monitor and control project costs, providing accurate reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Safety and Compliance
- Ensure that safety remains paramount in all undertakings, adhering to industry regulations and safety standards.
- Professional Development
- Participates in training and certification programs, as required.
- Contributes to and attends relevant industry conferences, workshops and seminars, as required.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Provides mentorship and leadership to junior staff.
- Engage in learning opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of project management experience with a focus on mining-related processes.
- PMP or equivalent designation (asset).
- Strong knowledge of mining and mining-related processes.
- Strong knowledge of PMBOK guide processes and terminology (asset).
- Experience with Agile project management (asset).
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Extensive experience in project estimating, proposal writing, and use of industry applications (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Inventor).
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong report-writing abilities.
- Strong numerical ability and reasoning skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve client satisfaction targets.
- Possess a valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.
- Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.
Type or Salary Range
Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with your unique combination of experience and industry knowledge. Beyond the monetary compensation, we provide a robust package of employee benefits, which you can explore in detail on our website.
We recognize that individual growth is the cornerstone of our success.
We are committed to providing comprehensive internal training and mentorship programs designed to empower you to expand your skill set, increase your industry expertise, and advance your career with us.
Apply Now
BESTECH Canada Limited offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are proud of and continuously strive to improve our employee culture and value an equitable and balanced life/work approach.
We invite applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. BESTECH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of our career posting, please contact Human Resources at (705) 675-7720. All responses are appreciated and will be handled with strict confidence.
Please be advised that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted, and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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