Project Manager, Tailings Storage Facilities and Geotechnical Engineering

Job summary

Plan and deliver multidisciplinary mining geotechnical projects, including tailings storage facilities, waste rock storage facilities, and water management infrastructure, while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and quality. Coordinate teams and stakeholders, support technical reviews and regulatory compliance, communicate with clients, develop proposals and business relationships, and mentor less experienced team members.

Job details

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team BBA is seeking a project manager with 10 to 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and tailings storage facility management. You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering multidisciplinary projects involving tailings management facilities, waste rock storage facilities, water management infrastructure and other mining geotechnical works. You’ll ensure deadlines, budgets, quality standards and health and safety requirements are met, while maintaining close communication with clients and project teams. This role combines project management, technical coordination, risk management and business relationship development across Canada and, depending on the project, internationally. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Plan, organize and manage projects involving tailings storage facilities, waste rock storage facilities, water management infrastructure and related geotechnical works Define and deliver project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets and resource requirements Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, partners, subcontractors and stakeholders involved in projects Monitor project progress, costs, risks, changes and deliverable quality Help coordinate and review geotechnical studies, stability analyses, water management plans, site investigation programs and construction activities Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, design criteria and industry best practices applicable to tailings management facilities Prepare and lead project meetings, produce progress reports and ensure clear communication with clients Anticipate technical and contractual issues, recommend solutions and support decision-making Help prepare proposals, estimate efforts and develop long-term relationships with mining-sector clients Mentor less experienced team members and promote knowledge sharing and project management best practices Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Entrepreneurial spirit Results-driven Desire to motivate and train the next generation Inspirational leadership Willingness to work together while having fun Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions Rigorous and ethical Ability to share and pass on knowledge Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements From 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in geotechnical project management, tailings storage facilities management or related mining infrastructure Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects, including cost, schedule, scope, risk and quality control Strong knowledge of the design, construction, operation, monitoring and closure phases of tailings storage management facilities Solid understanding of geotechnical principles, stability analyses, water management and site investigation programs Familiarity with the regulatory frameworks and industry best practices applicable to tailings storage facilities Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities and work effectively with clients Experience preparing proposals, estimating work efforts and managing contractual requirements Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec Asset: PMP certification Asset: bachelor's degree in business administration or civil, geological or mining engineering An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovative projects Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces A growing business with many opportunities An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA About BBA For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies . We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver multidisciplinary mining geotechnical projects, including tailings storage facilities, waste rock storage facilities, and water management infrastructure, while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and quality. Coordinate teams and stakeholders, support technical reviews and regulatory compliance, communicate with clients, develop proposals and business relationships, and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

Requires 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in geotechnical project management, tailings storage facilities, or related mining infrastructure, with demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects and strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, facility lifecycle phases, stability analysis, water management, and site investigations. Advanced English and French skills are required, while PMP certification and a bachelor's degree in business administration or civil, geological, or mining engineering are listed as assets.

Benefits

• Annual Premium Program
• Onsite Mobility Premium
• Time Bank
• Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
• Group Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Annual Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Premium

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geotechnical Project Management
• Tailings Storage Facility Management
• Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
• Project Scope Management
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Control
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Stability Analysis
• Water Management
• Site Investigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Proposal Preparation
• Contract Management
• Client Relationship Development

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Construction

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