Project Design Manager (Canada or USA)

Job summary

The Project Design Manager coordinates all drafting and engineering matters to ensure multi-disciplinary teams deliver projects on time and within budget. They are responsible for maintaining technical integrity, quality standards, and optimizing design outputs for constructability and operability.

Job details

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Project Design Manager Location: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver or USA (Salt Lake City) Type: Permanent Full-time Salary: $140,000 CAD – $190,000 CAD This posting is also available in French. Both postings refer to the same position. Primero America’s team is currently looking for a Project Design Manager This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022 and Toronto in 2023, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants. As a Project Design Manager, you will be responsible to coordinate all drafting and engineering matters relating to a project, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly and that everything is delivered on time and within budget. The position operates under a hybrid work model, with regular in-office presence combined with remote work and in-person meetings with clients. The Project Design Manager reports directly to the Engineering Manager. Key responsibilities: * Ensure project design personnel comply with established design procedures * Ensure design deliverables meet applicable legislation, standards, and client and third-party requirements * Ensure the technical integrity and quality of all design outputs * Ensure design deliverables are completed within the approved budget * Maintain and update design progress, including issues, holds, changes, risks, and deliverables registers * Lead and document regular design coordination meetings in accordance with design procedures * Ensure design outputs are optimized for constructability, operability, and maintainability * Provide feedback to the Technical Manager on the effectiveness of quality systems and design team performance * Represent the company and support the development of strong client relationships * Support and contribute to Safety in Design requirements and reporting * Actively contribute to project execution and support the design team as required What we’re looking for: * Bachelor's degree in engineering * 10+ years of experience within the mining or resource industry * Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE) in Canada or the United States, or eligible to obtain licensure in the short term * Strong experience in mentoring and people management * Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation * Understanding of project scheduling and its coordination with engineering and project delivery activities * Strong awareness and implementation of HSE practices * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment * Ability to travel occasionally to the United States for work purposes Position details * 40 hours per week * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States * Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience * Full insurance coverage from day one * Retirement plan with 5% employer matching * Up to 10 paid sick days per year * Casual dress code * Flexible, hybrid work schedule * Friendly, casual work atmosphere Send your application to: HR@primero.ca GENERAL INFORMATION Name Project Design Manager Ref # 1272425 Date Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Country Canada Department Engineering Management Business unit Design

What you’ll do

The Project Design Manager coordinates all drafting and engineering matters to ensure multi-disciplinary teams deliver projects on time and within budget. They are responsible for maintaining technical integrity, quality standards, and optimizing design outputs for constructability and operability.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess over 10 years of experience in the mining or resource industry. A professional engineering license (P.Eng./PE) in Canada or the United States is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Full insurance coverage • Retirement plan with 5% employer matching • Paid sick days • Casual dress code • Flexible, hybrid work schedule

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Engineering
• Project management
• Drafting
• Procurement
• Construction management
• Mineral processing
• Mentoring
• People management
• HSE practices
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Technical documentation
• Project scheduling
• Safety in design
• Communication skills
• Project Design
• Project Schedules
• People Management
• Project Implementation
• Organizational Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Mineral Processing
• Communication
• Constructability
• Construction Management
• Engineering Management
• Engineering Drawings
• French Language
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Studies
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Mentorship
• Operability
• Team Performance Management
• Technical Documentation
• Environment Health And Safety
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Energy
• Design Project Manager
• Construction Project Manager
• Construction Managers