At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.
Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Area Manager to join our Canadian Mining, Mineral and Metals Team. In this role, you will oversee the execution of engineering-related activities on mining projects. You will ensure projects are carried out safely, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage project delivery and coordinate day-to-day engineering and design activities to ensure project goals are met for your specified area.
Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments to inform engineering, cost, and schedule development, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Support the establishment of frameworks and organizational structure for the delivery of execution phase projects.
Guide the development and implementation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), including engineering, procurement, and construction execution; quality assurance plan; safety and health plan; subcontracting plan; project staffing plan; organization chart; and procurement plan. (Includes training of new project team members on the PEP.)
Analyze and communicate the status of all projects within the execution portfolio performance indicators (e.g., schedule, costs, risks) to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and drive safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the health and safety performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Establish policies, procedures, systems, and controls required for the efficient execution of project delivery.
Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project personnel to ensure smooth project execution.
Oversee quality control and assurance processes to maintain high standards of workmanship and materials.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and other project teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless project delivery.
Provide leadership and mentorship to site team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Stantec’s and clients’ policies and procedures, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
Support the development of future leaders through mentoring and succession planning.
Provide technical and constructability advice, analyses, designs, and plans.
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
Develop, oversee, and review engineering planning and staffing for incoming projects.
