Project Manager (contract)

Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Contractor
Workplace Type : On-site

Job Summary/General Accountability

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for leading a portfolio of infrastructure, environmental, water management, closure, and site improvement projects that support the long-term stewardship of the reclaimed Sullivan Mine in Kimberley, BC. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, environmental, and enterprise requirements.

Key responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and the oversight of contractors, consultants, and technical service providers. Working closely with internal technical teams, community stakeholders, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures projects align with site objectives and Teck's sustainability commitments while fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, collaboration, and accountability.

The position is based at the Sullivan Mine site in Kimberley, BC and requires a strong field presence to support project execution, contractor oversight, stakeholder engagement, and site governance. The Project Manager may also support projects at other Legacy Properties sites, as required.

Key Accountabilities  

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with Teck's health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment across employees, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and delivery of a portfolio of environmental, infrastructure, water management, closure, and site improvement projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with regulatory requirements, permits, closure commitments, and corporate standards.
• Establish effective project execution and governance processes to support successful project delivery.
• Manage contractors and consultants, including scope development, procurement, contract administration, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams to support project planning, design, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with regulators, Indigenous Nations, local communities, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear reporting on progress, costs, risks, and key decisions to site and corporate leadership.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and support direct reports while fostering accountability, professional development, and high-performance project execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies  

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience managing projects in mining, industrial, environmental, infrastructure, or other heavy industry environments. 
• Demonstrated experience acting as an Owner's Representative and managing contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams. 
• Experience delivering capital, environmental, water management, closure, or infrastructure projects from initiation through execution and closeout. 
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, change, and stakeholder management. 
• Experience with project planning and controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and project budgeting and forecasting processes. 
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and commercial management. 
• Familiarity with applicable mining, environmental, health and safety, and regulatory requirements in British Columbia. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent project management certification is considered an asset. 
• Post-secondary education in engineering, environmental science, geoscience, construction management, business, or a related discipline. 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Pay Range:

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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As a leading Canadian resource company, you’re part of a team that is focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. And we do this guided by our values, which together form The Teck Way .

Grow with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Project Manager (contract) role. At Teck, we believe in developing our people and supporting career growth from within.

As an internal candidate, your application may be reviewed in coordination with your current leader and and the hiring manager. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54715 | Job Category: Projects | Employment Type: Contractor | Location: Kimberley | Workplace Type: On-site