Project Manager – Technical Services

Job Title: Project Manager – Technical Services Department: Technical Services Division Reports to (Title): General Manager, Technical Services Location: Hybrid: Vancouver head office, Remote, and various sites in North America Summary The Project Manager will lead and manage a team of internal and external resources and personnel on projects ranging from Due Diligence Studies through to National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) compliant Feasibility Studies across various clients and sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and understanding the full project resource extraction lifecycle from geology, mining, metallurgy & processing, infrastructure, waste and tailings management, cost estimation and economic modeling. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, as well as a wide range of clients, to guide and deliver successful projects within a regulated environment. Responsibilities Promote and adhere to the JDS Way: Accept No Mediocrity; Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically; True to Our Word; Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability; Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation. Perform work such as: Manage teams of internal and external resources on project phases/scopes such as Due Diligence Studies, Scoping Studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and Detailed Design Development; Develop project definition including organizational charts, battery limits, KPIs, and defined outcomes; Work with JDS management to assemble project teams comprised of internal and external resources; Lead development of study-phase deliverables such as reports, presentations, meeting minutes, invoicing, and memorandums; Act as a Qualified Person for NI 43-101 Technical Reports; Produce cost estimates and schedules at the appropriate level for each project phase; Monitor/track schedule and budget performance on a disciplined basis; Set up and maintain project control systems (utilizing JDS' in house systems); Maintain change management systems/documentation such as Change Notices, Change Orders, Change Logs, etc.; Manage contract and procurement processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) for direct contracting and/or acting as agent for our clients; Ensure project communications are formalized as required, including running meetings, distributing minutes, formal letters to clients or others, formal progress reports as required by the project scope; Seek opportunities to optimize project performance, including budget, schedule, and quality; Communicate with all members of the project team, including client, professionally and in a timely fashion; Support with mentoring, development, and training of junior employees; Visit project sites as required; Identify opportunities and develop proposals for new work; and Expand JDS' business offerings in the areas of Technical Services.

The Project Manager will lead internal and external teams to deliver technical studies ranging from due diligence to feasibility reports. They are responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional communication while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the full project resource extraction lifecycle, including geology, mining, and metallurgy. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to act as a Qualified Person for NI 43-101 technical reports are required.

• LeadershipPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Technical Services
• NI 43-101
• Feasibility Studies
• Mining
• Geology
• Metallurgy
• Cost Estimation
• Economic Modeling
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Change Orders
• Accountability
• Project Scoping
• Project Controls
• Project Communications
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Project Performance
• Management
• Engineering Design Process
• Due Diligence
• Invoicing
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Taking Meeting Minutes
• Mentorship
• Organizational Charts
• Presentations
• Request For Proposal
• Progress Reporting
• Teamwork
• Honesty

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy
• Consulting
• Construction
• Technical Services Project Manager
• Technical Project Manager
• Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
• Project Management Specialists

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week