Study Manager

DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals, and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.

We are looking for a talented Study Manager for our Toronto or Montreal office with Mining Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility experience, strong leadership skills, and specific knowledge and experience with lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals.

The Study Manager will have overall management of the study, ensuring it is efficiently and effectively managed, resulting in a completed product that is to the Client's satisfaction.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Support and participation in preparation of study proposals.
• Overall management of the study scope, deliverables, schedule, budget and quality
• Change management, progress & study reporting.
• Management of the client relationship including preparation and presentation of study status to client executives and board of directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation & consolidation of NI 43-101 reports at three main study phases (PEA, PFS, FS) utilizing industry best practices.
• Ensures that the study is managed such that the economic-technical solution offered is to the Client’s requirements.
• Work closely with client to evaluate multiple scenarios in the development of an economic business case.
• Ensures that the engineering effort is well coordinated between disciplines and departments.
• Management of the study scope including management of the change control process.
• Management of the study budget and related study’s cost control processes.
• Management of project risks, such that risks to both the DRA and the Client are mitigated.
• Management of the study close-out phase and ensuring that study lessons learned are documented, communicated, and distributed.
• Ensures appropriate resources are deployed to ensure the studies success.
• Ensures that a positive and constructive atmosphere is propagated through the study team.
• Management of the commercial aspects of the study to ensure that the study is profitable, and consistent with the margins envisaged at tender stage.
• Participates in staff performance, discipline and other management processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, from a recognized university.
• With 10+ years of relevant experience in an EPCM, mining construction and/or operations.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years as a Study Manager on large mining projects ($300+ Mn)
• Knowledge of study/project execution, including all elements of project management and how to plan project activities for different project phases.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new, proprietary and innovative solutions to current processes.
• General mining industry project development experience and understanding of project development phases (PEA, PFS, FS) requirements.

Employment type:

• Permanent

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees’ skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $155,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. DRA offers a hybrid work policy, excellent health and dental benefits including an HSA, RRSP matching, employee recognition programs, and plenty of opportunities to build genuine relationships.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help screen/assess/select candidates as part of our recruitment process.