Project Manager (Mining - Earthworks)

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects at an operating mine. They are responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and technical construction issues while coordinating with engineering consultants and field teams.

Job details

Our client, an established mining company currently expanding its operations in central British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Earthworks to support the next phase of development at an operating mine. This is a two-year salaried contract offering a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation. A three-week-on, two-week-off rotation may also be available with additional compensation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects. Manage the design process and coordinate with the Engineer of Record and external engineering consultants. Ensure engineering deliverables align with construction requirements, sequencing, schedules, and field conditions. Oversee tailings dam raises, a new Tailings Storage Facility, ponds, pipelines, drainage systems, and other civil scopes. Resolve technical construction issues in collaboration with Project Engineers, Superintendents, contractors, and consultants. Coordinate materials, staging, and construction sequencing between the projects and mining teams. Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, project controls, and progress reporting. Lead a combination of self-performed and subcontracted construction while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. Ideal Candidate Requirements: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer delivering large-scale earthworks, tailings, dam, or water-management projects. Mining experience is preferred, although strong heavy civil, dam, or water-infrastructure experience will also be considered. Experience managing engineering design and working with an Engineer of Record or external engineering consultants. Strong site-based construction experience and the ability to resolve technical issues in the field. Experience coordinating engineering, construction, project controls, contractors, and field teams. Practical and solutions-oriented leadership style suited to a lean, fast-moving environment. Ability to work a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation. Candidates open to a three-week-on, two-week-off rotation are strongly encouraged to apply. Why This Firm? Base salary of approximately $170,000 to $210,000 based on a 14-day-on, 14-day-off rotation. Approximately 20% additional compensation for candidates working a three-week-on, two-week-off rotation. Construction completion bonus with significant earning potential over the two-year construction program. Four percent RRSP matching. Extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Life and disability insurance. Paid time off. Private bedroom and bathroom in a modern, well-equipped camp. Access to good-quality meals and a fully equipped onsite gym. Opportunity to lead major earthworks projects during an important phase of mine development. Lean and practical working environment with direct access to experienced field and project leadership. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to jeremy.cymbaluk@torustalent.com. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of major earthworks, tailings, and water-management projects at an operating mine. They are responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and technical construction issues while coordinating with engineering consultants and field teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline and possess significant experience in large-scale earthworks or infrastructure projects. Strong site-based construction experience and the ability to work a rotational schedule are essential.

Benefits

• RRSP matching • Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Paid time off • Construction completion bonus • Onsite gym • Meals provided

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Earthworks
• Civil engineering
• Tailings management
• Water management
• Construction sequencing
• Budgeting
• Project controls
• Technical issue resolution
• Contractor management
• Safety standards
• Quality control
• Engineering design coordination
• Scheduling
• Field leadership

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Consulting