Thyssen Mining is currently seeking an Underground Mining Project Manager for one of our projects located in British Columbia.
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, safety, financial performance, and successful delivery of underground mining projects. This role provides leadership to project teams while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the company, client representatives, project stakeholders, and site personnel while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, workforce development, and profitability.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that the Thyssen Safety Management Plan is implemented, followed and practiced at the site. Responsible for the effective promotion of safety and accountable for the safety performance at the site.
- Ensure that good relations are maintained with our client and that the Company’s interests are promoted at every opportunity to maximize our ongoing participation at this site. This includes the liaison with the client representatives and the attendance at daily, weekly and monthly project meetings as needed.
- Ensure that the best effort is made to maximize profitability for the site by proper cost control and effective management of resources.
- Ensure that the project achieves the performance as required by the client and the Company. Responsible for organizing the necessary resources required to achieve the project targets and accountable for the overall project performance.
- Ensure that the Company policies are adhered to with regards to safety, environment, HR, recruitment, payroll, assets, procurement and other polices as they are implemented from time to time.
- Responsible for recruitment in addition to management of the existing workforce.
- Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of daily, weekly and monthly project reports as required by the client and the Area manager. Reports to include schedule performance, cost performance and procurement status. All correspondence to the client will be approved and forwarded to the Area Manager.
- In conjunction with the Area Manager, responsible for the preparation and timely submission of the monthly invoice and any required forecasts for the project.
- Coach and mentor, superintendents and mine captains.
- Assist with estimating and tender submission for projects.
- Perform other duties as required by the Company.
- Duties outlined herein are intended to be the minimum duties expected of you by the Company. You are expected to use your discretion to expand upon these duties to ensure that your job mandate is met and that your performance is such that the general spirit and intent of the duties outlined above are completed as required.
- You are expected to devote your best efforts to advance the interests of the Company and, to that end, perform your duties to the best of your skill and ability, and to perform such work as may be required of you by the Company, under and subject to the Company’s instruction, direction and control.
- Adherence to all corporate and project policy, processes and procedures.
- Stay up to date on training as per corporate safety & cyber security programs.
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
- Emphasizing the importance of safety through consistent messaging.
- Communicating that zero harm is achievable.
- Establishing clear safety accountability.
- Open dialogue with co-workers and peers.
- Clear communication on direction to complete the project.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND COMPENTENCIES
- Support and promote Corporate Health & Safety practices.
- Able to adapt and learn or accept as required.
- Strong team player with both technical and non-technical people.
- Must exhibit exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Has a methodical and detail oriented approach to work practices.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion and aptitude to train and share your experiences with others in related processes, procedures, and software.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
- Computer usage – operations specific software
- Understand the Company’s responsibilities regarding Occupational Health and Safety and Mine regulations for the jurisdictions that they work in.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities to work on challenging underground mining and construction projects
- A strong safety-first culture where every employee goes home safe
- Career growth, leadership development, and advancement opportunities
- Exposure to diverse projects, clients, and mining methods across Canada
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project success and company growth
At Thyssen Mining, we are committed to:
- Safety in everything we do
- Integrity and accountability
- Respect for people and communities
- Operational excellence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Delivering value to our clients through quality work and strong partnerships
If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, we invite you to join Thyssen Mining and help shape the future of underground mining.
Apply online through our careers page or submit your resume to the Recruitment Team.
Thyssen Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
