Project Manager - Mine Service Area
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Job Description
Fluor Mining & Metals is a leader in the study, engineering, and execution of mining projects world-wide. We have designed and constructed marquee mining facilities in all major mining regions, supporting copper, gold, and other base and precious metals operations. Our work includes greenfield and brownfield developments and spans all phases of project delivery, from studies through EPC and EPCM execution.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We foster an inclusive culture that values collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and enjoy leading complex site-wide engineering scopes that enable safe and efficient mining operations, this opportunity may be for you.
This role leads the engineering effort on assigned projects and is responsible for coordinating Engineering Discipline Leads and interfacing with various project stakeholders to develop the functional requirements and design basis for these facilities to achieve the most cost-effective total project solution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage the interface between Engineering and other project disciplines including Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement and Contracts, Construction, and the Client team
- Lead and integrate multi-discipline engineering for Mine Services Area facilities, including administration buildings, mine control centres, maintenance facilities, Truckshops, fueling and washdown areas, warehouses, laydown yards, utilities distribution, internal roads, and personnel support facilities
- Guide the development of functional requirements for the above facilities to establish a clear design basis for engineering, leveraging past experience on such facilities to engage with project stakeholders
- Function as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and developing optimized, constructible, and operable MSA layouts
- Ensure that engineering work is completed on schedule, meets Fluor’s quality standards including review meetings and checking procedures, performs within baseline hour and material budgets, required deliverables are produced, and change management is executed in a timely manner
- Work with Discipline Leads and Engineering Department Managers to ensure that staffing levels are appropriate to meet engineering schedule commitments and that personnel with the appropriate technical capability and site experience are assigned
- Support constructability, operability, and safety-in-design through participation in design reviews and coordination with Construction and Operations teams
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience
- Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field preferred
- Managing and leading engineering scope on large mining or industrial projects, including responsibility for site facilities or infrastructure areas
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of mining facilities and site infrastructure including experience on the development and/or construction of these facilities (e.g., mining truckshops)
- Practical field experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Project set-up, schedule development, progress reporting, and project close-out experience
- Knowledge of engineering through all project phases from conceptual development through construction and commissioning
Other Job Requirements
• Intermediate computer and software skills including word processing, email, spreadsheet, and presentation tools
• Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences
• Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution
• Support the projects by providing an environment for the development and professional advancement of project personnel, including providing on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested
Preferred Qualifications
• Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety program
• Requires five (5) years of experience as Project Engineer or Specialist, or a project role of significant capacity such as Project Controls Lead, Contracts Lead, etc. and three (3) years experience as a design or construction engineer on projects
• Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended
• Demonstration of successful performance as a Project Manager on one (1) small job or assistant Project Manager or a significant role on medium sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) project
• Completed all required in-house project management courses in addition to courses obtained from university or other qualified sources
• Good knowledge and experience on project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces
• Project Controls and Finance including understanding of: - Scheduling (including work force loading) - Progress measurement - Risk assessment and management - Code of accounts - Work breakdown structure - Change management - Cost control - Estimating process and planning - Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, Report (PMAR) development and reporting
• Appreciation of key elements of contract law and when to engage legal • Regulatory requirements including permitting
• Basic understanding of project funding
• Proactive – goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively • Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of self performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
• Mobility – for example, relocating to site locations when necessary
• Certification in project management is suggested, for example, Project Management Professional (PMP)
To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.