Company Overview

Omineca provides industrial maintenance, fabrication, welding, machining, and construction expertise in Canada and the United States. We are experienced in repairs, upgrades, new builds, and custom fabrication of material handling and processing equipment for natural resource industries across North America.

We are driven by our passion for excellence. This same drive and energy is reflected at every level of our operations from the office to the shop floor to our project worksites.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Prince George team and take ownership of industrial projects from award through completion.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience and a proven track record in mining, forestry, or both. This position requires a practical understanding of the safety, production, and maintenance demands of operating mines and mills.

Working closely with clients, supervisors, tradespeople, subcontractors, and the Omineca leadership team, the Project Manager will ensure projects are completed safely, to a high standard, on schedule, and within budget. This position will coordinate shop fabrication, field construction, equipment installations, maintenance projects, and shutdowns.

Our ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, and capable of managing multiple priorities. We are looking for somebody who takes initiative, builds strong customer relationships, and follows through on commitments.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume outlining relevant project management and industry experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

- Review project plans, drawings, specifications, contracts, and customer requirements to define scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
- Manage multiple projects and work orders, maintaining clear priorities and accountability for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain schedules for procurement, fabrication, installation, shutdowns, and commissioning; coordinate access, tie-ins, and work sequencing with clients to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate with Omineca leadership, supervisors, and other Project Managers to allocate personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors; manage purchasing, long-lead items, deliveries,



and mobilization.
- Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, costs, and expenditures; maintain cost-to-complete forecasts, implement corrective actions, and review project records and claims to support accurate approvals and customer billing.
- Manage scope changes, extras, and delays; document cost and schedule impacts, obtain approvals, and maintain current project documentation, correspondence, and change order records.
- Work with supervisors and the safety team to address hazards, lockout, permits, lifting activities, and site requirements; support compliance with safety and environmental requirements, Omineca policies, and client standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, quality records, and deficiency resolution; work with clients, engineering, suppliers, and site teams to resolve technical and constructability issues.
- Represent Omineca at project meetings, communicate progress and risks, build customer relationships, and provide direction and mentoring to project personnel while supporting estimating and repeat-work opportunities.
- Coordinate project completion, commissioning support, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final invoicing; review results and apply lessons learned to improve future projects.

Schedule and Work Location: Based out of our Prince George office, with regular coordination at the shop and travel to customer sites.

Project requirements may include travel throughout Northern BC and other regions, extended hours, and occasional evening or weekend work during shutdowns or critical project activities.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing industrial construction, fabrication, equipment installation, or maintenance projects in active mines, mineral processing plants, sawmills, pulp mills, or other wood products facilities, including shutdowns and equipment upgrades.
- A background in millwrighting, metal fabrication, welding, or another industrial trade; or a diploma or degree in engineering, project management,



construction management, or a related discipline.
- PMP certification or formal project management training is an asset; an equivalent combination of practical experience and training will be considered.
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, specifications, and contracts, with a practical understanding of structural steel, mechanical installations, and material handling equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of project controls, job costing, forecasting, procurement, contract administration, and change management.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain effective relationships across departments and client organizations.
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Workspace, and project scheduling software such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project. Experience with Bluebeam, drawing review, and project reporting systems is an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and quality. Familiarity with industrial site safety requirements and project risk management.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Pay: $54.00-$58.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Briefly describe your mining and/or forestry industry experience, including the facilities, equipment, and types of projects you have managed.
- Provide an example of a project you managed from award through closeout.

What were the project value, crew size, schedule, and final result?
- Briefly describe your experience managing shutdowns or installations in an operating facility while coordinating safety requirements and production schedules.
- How do you track labour, equipment, materials, project forecasts, and change orders to keep projects on budget?
- Which scheduling, spreadsheet, and project management systems have you used?
- Are you able to work in person in Prince George and travel to project sites as required?

Experience:
- Industrial Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
- Mining or Forestry Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Manager (Prince George)
🏢 Omineca Fabricating
📍 Prince George