Project Director, M&M USA

Job Description

Project Director, M&M USA

Are you ready to lead groundbreaking mining projects that span the globe? Do you want to make a tangible impact on communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join a diverse and inclusive team that values your expertise? Look no further!

Join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We are currently seeking a Project Director to join our Mining & Metals team in the United States.

Your Role Within the Team

• Leadership: Lead the project team in overall management activities, including quality assurance, engineering, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, industrial labor relations, and safety, to achieve a quality project within the established budget and schedule.

• Organization and Planning: Prepare an organization chart, assign personnel, initiate the project master schedule and capital cost estimate, direct the preparation of the Project Instructions Manual, establish manpower planning and services budget, review job descriptions for direct subordinates, and sign the Site Industrial Agreement with prior consent.

• Controls: Ensure contractual obligations are met, define, communicate, and meet project objectives of quality, cost, and time, respect Site Industrial Agreement and safety regulations, maintain relations with public authorities and professional associations, and manage work progress by delegating responsibilities.

• Quality: Prepare quality assurance procedures and program, establish and follow quality control standards, criteria, and procedures.

• Operations: Maintain communications and relations with Client teams, ensure qualified personnel for project duties, participate in technical problem analyses and bid evaluations, visit construction sites and fabricating shops regularly, prepare and review Industrial Relations and Safety program, and achieve budgeted profit while meeting Client objectives.

• Motivation: Maintain ethical and professional practices in bidder selection and bid evaluation.Train and assist direct subordinates in personal development.Evaluate performance of direct subordinates.Enhance working relationships through team building and information sessions.

• Method of Reporting: Prepare a monthly progress report in accordance with the Project Instructions Manual. Present, with the team, a factual report on the operations and performance of the project team at quarterly project panel reviews.

• Working Relationships: Report to the Client Project Manager for project objectives and approvals.Maintain relationships with services and operational groups of AtkinsRéalis. Manage Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Controls Manager, Procurement Manager, Construction Manager, and Area Managers.

Why Choose AtkinsRéalis as an Employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.

• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering desired.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration desired.

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience preferably in the mining industry.

• Previous EPC/EPCM experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of cost, planning and control methods.

• Proficiency in a variety of standard project management methods and techniques.

• Self-motivated, goal oriented with strong client focus and interpersonal skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabiliti