The Role & Project

Thiess are accepting internal applications for a Project Manager position at a newly awarded Stobie mine which is a 30ktpd open mining operation located in Sudbury, Ontario.

As a successful candidate in this position, you will be engaged in all levels of project delivery, from client engagement, working collaboratively with stakeholders, technical experts to deliver innovative technical, value added solutions within set schedules and budgets, hiring and interviewing, development of budgets, schedules and reports, coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of work in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, influence, and empower direct reports to execute the required and planned tasks to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Leading a Thiess team of 30 professionals, support staff and 150 total workforce including contingent workers and sub-contractors.
• Leading a site team that works collaboratively with the client's project team, unionized contingent workers and first nations sub-contractors to deliver superior performance over an initial 3-year contract period.
• Establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to Thiess and the client.
• Ensure well developed production and maintenance schedules are in place for mining to enable the contractual requirements to be met.
• Ensure production and operations outcomes are monitored and reported to guarantee weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets are achieved.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of personal safety, safety leadership and a commitment to the safety of fellow workers.
• Build and maintain healthy client and partner relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager within the heavy civil/mining industry
• Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in open pit mining
• Bachelor's degree in mining, related engineering field or commensurate experience with technical mining projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
• Extensive knowledge of mining methods, engineering, and planning
• Understanding of mining equipment maintenance and operation
• Competence in financial and mine planning
• Proficient commercial and contractual acumen
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and experience managing medium to large teams
• Understanding of risk management and incident investigation principles
• Results-oriented with the capacity to successfully manage multiple competing priorities and timelines
• Cost control and financial accounting skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication, negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
• Proficient in MS Office and JDE (ERP)

What we will offer you:

• A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
• Flexible working arrangements (Office-First Hybrid Working Model)
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com