Civil Engineering Manager (Greenfield Mining) – Canada

CA Global: Mining - Engineering and Construction has a client who is looking for a Civil Engineering Manager with experience in Greenfield Mining.  The purpose of the role is to manage all civil engineering aspects of the project as a key member of a relatively small owner’s team. The position is to be based in Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide civil engineering expertise across all areas of the project (mine, rail, port and infrastructure).
• Ensure capital cost, operating cost, constructability and operability considerations are addressed in trade-off studies as part of the optimization of each technical solution.
• Of particular importance it to ensure that project designs are optimized from a constructability perspective.
• Challenge the engineering team on technical solutions to ensure the best solution is achieved.
• Review and sign off all project civil engineering plans/drawings from an owner's perspective. Management of suppliers, technical consultants and construction contractors.
• Provide engineering input during field investigations, studies and project planning.
• Participate in technical discussions with designers, EPC(M) contractors and external consultants including permafrost specialists.
• Support construction in technical, operational and safety domains.
• Provide input to and monitor contracts, cost estimates and project schedules within area of expertise.
• Communicate to management any technical deviations and risks within area of expertise and coordinate corrective measures with the project team.
• Provide input and technical/operational into project engineering plans to ensure that operational scope is met.
• Interface effectively with key individuals internal and external to the company on various issues.  This may include contractors, communities, government, aboriginal groups, etc.
• This is a Toronto-based position although the individual must be able to spend extended periods at the project site.  A site rotation may be implemented.

Education and Experience:

• B. Eng. Civil Engineering with more than 20 years experience in large civil engineering projects (rail, tunnelling, port, general infrastructure, roads).
• Eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Nunavut.
• Specialized engineering expertise in design and construction.
• Extensive experience in multidisciplined design teams for large projects.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant design standards.
• Civil engineering construction experience in remote Northern/Arctic conditions.
• Extensive experience working with EPC(M) and/or technical consultants.
• Large project management experience in feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Good knowledge of contract management.
• Experience in infrastructure and/or materials handling engineering would be an advantage

Canadians are encouraged to apply.

If you meet these requirements and you feel that you are suitable for this position, please send through a copy of your updated CV to Jean Kevane: jean@caglobalint.com

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