Senior Project Manager – Mining & Mineral Processing

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and project management consulting firm serving the mining, mineral processing, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead complex capital projects, working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients across various stages of project development.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mining and mineral processing projects, with experience managing engineering deliverables from early-stage studies through detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the successful execution of mining, mineral processing, and heavy industrial capital projects.
- Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, deliverables, risk management, and change control to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate engineering disciplines and ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
- Manage client relationships, provide regular project updates, and serve as a key point of contact throughout project execution.
- Support engineering activities related to NI 43-101 technical studies and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, scope development, cost estimating, and project execution strategies.
- Mentor project engineers and technical staff while promoting continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline).




- 10+ years of project management experience delivering capital projects within the mining, mineral processing, or related heavy industrial sectors.
- Demonstrated experience managing major capital projects with total installed costs of up to approximately $200 million.
- Strong understanding of engineering study phases, including Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS).
- Experience contributing to NI 43-101 technical studies or reports, including eligibility to act as a Qualified Person (QP) or experience working closely with Qualified Persons.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, project budgets, schedules, risk, and client expectations.
- Proficiency in project controls, cost forecasting, and scheduling tools such as MS Project.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites and client locations as required.

Additional Assets:

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with mineral processing facilities, mine infrastructure, or large industrial developments.
- Construction management or site-based project experience.

What’s Offered

- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Chance to lead challenging and technically diverse capital projects.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering consulting environment.
- Exposure to innovative projects within the mining, energy, and industrial sectors.

Location Requirement

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Vancouver, BC. Candidates must currently reside within the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in mining and mineral processing capital projects, we welcome your application. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise and leadership skills to a diverse portfolio of challenging engineering projects.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Cain u0026 Associates
📍 Vancouver