Project Engineer - Mining

Job Title : Project Engineer Location : Saskatchewan Contract Role : 10/4 Rotation Camp/FIFO Options Available (for the right candidate) Overview : Our client, a leading company in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale project in the Saskatchewan/Alberta region. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the engineering and project execution process from start to finish, ensuring that all objectives are met within time, cost, and quality constraints. The position operates on a 10/4 rotational schedule, with potential camp or FIFO options for candidates with the right experience. Key Responsibilities :

• Project Planning & Execution :
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, ensuring clarity around timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor and adjust schedules as necessary to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
• Team Leadership & Coordination :
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and reporting to ensure project goals are understood and achieved.
• Technical Oversight :
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, guiding the team through engineering challenges and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Review designs, plans, and specifications to guarantee alignment with project requirements.
• Budget & Resource Management :
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and resources are allocated effectively.
• Work with senior management to track financial performance and recommend cost-saving measures when necessary.
• Risk Management & Problem-Solving :
• Identify potential risks to the project’s schedule, budget, or quality and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Resolve technical and logistical challenges to keep the project on track.
• Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance :
• Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety across the project team, ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication :
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes to scope, schedule, or budget.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management, addressing any concerns or challenges.
• Quality Assurance & Control :
• Oversee the implementation of quality control processes and ensure that all project deliverables meet required specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct regular quality reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Contractor & Vendor Management :
• Manage relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring that they meet performance, schedule, and cost expectations.
• Oversee procurement processes, track materials and services deliveries, and monitor the performance of third-party vendors.
• Documentation & Reporting :
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date, including schedules, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Provide regular written updates to stakeholders on project status, potential issues, and resolutions.

• Experience :
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Experience in the mining industry is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in other industries such as oil and gas, construction, or infrastructure will also be considered.
• Education :
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is highly desirable.
• Skills :
• Strong project management skills with experience leading teams and coordinating complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.G., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks effectively.
• Other :
• Ability to work in a rotational schedule (10/4) and manage a camp/FIFO lifestyle, if necessary.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Location : This role is based in Saskatchewan and candidates from the local area are preferred. However, FIFO and camp accommodations can be provided for candidates with the right experience.
• Rotation : 10/4 work schedule, with the flexibility to manage both office and site-based duties.