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

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience in your chosen discipline (mining, heavy civil, or reclamation)
• Strong skills in earthworks, mining methods, engineering, and planning
• Competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution
• 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
• Prolo

Benefits

Additional Information

ABOUT THIESS Founded in Australia in 1933, Thiess has grown into a global leader in sustainable mining services and resource solutions, with more than 15,000 employees and operations spanning multiple continents. Today, we deliver mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise that help shape the future of the resources industry, creating lasting value for our clients, communities, and people. At Thiess, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a team helping redefine what sustainable mining looks like for future generations. North America is a key part of our global growth journey, with operations across the United States and Canada and continued expansion into new regions. From Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West to Sudbury and Northern Ontario, our people are solving complex challenges, embracing innovation, and building careers with real impact. We're looking for people who want to do meaningful work, grow alongside a global organization, and help drive the future of mining and resource solutions. Learn more about our purpose, values, and the opportunities ahead by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values ! ROLE OVERVIEW Are you an experienced Project Manager with demonstrated success in Heavy Civil, Mine Reclamation, or Mining disciplines? Here's an exciting opportunity to be part of something groundbreaking as Thiess continues our work in the Mountain West area of the USA . We are currently inviting applications from experienced Project Managers to support the initiation and delivery of upcoming projects across the United States. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping safe, efficient, and innovative project management practices while contributing to the growth of our North American operations. The role offers ongoing involvement in a strong pipeline of future projects, providing long-term career development and the opportunity to deliver high-impact outcomes. As Project Manager, you will be engaged in all levels of project delivery, from client engagement, working collaboratively with stakeholders, technical experts to deliver innovative technical, value-added solutions within set schedules and budgets, hiring and interviewing, development of budgets, schedules and reports, coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of work in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations.

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