Project Director – Minerals & Metals

Wood

. Develop and implement the project execution strategy .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaLead💰 CA$227,000 - CA$280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale mining projects, including project execution strategy, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven leadership in overseeing project teams and ensuring adherence to HSSE standards while delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Project ManagementMining EPCM EngineeringHSSE ExecutionChange ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project Execution StrategyBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementDocument ControlSupply Chain ManagementConstruction ExecutionPre-CommissioningGreenfield ProjectsBrownfield ProjectsMining Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam BuildingPlanning

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in EngineeringGraduate Degree in EngineeringCertified Project Management Program

Industry Keywords

MiningEPCMDBMFEEDLithiumGoldCopperPrecious MetalsRegulatory CompliancePermits and Licenses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement the project execution strategy
Ensure project scope is performed safely, cost-effectively and on schedule while meeting or exceeding client expectations
Lead the project team on HSSE matters and ensure employees and contractors follow the project HSSE execution plan
Monitor and review administration, document control, project control, staff planning, engineering, supply chain management, construction and pre-commissioning
Oversee project budgets, schedules and progress reports
Develop and manage project-specific change and risk management systems
Ensure permits, licenses and regulatory agency approvals are met and up to date
Organize and lead planning sessions, team-building workshops and project coordination meetings
Implement internal, client, risk, constructability and independent peer reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized university
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in a Mining EPCM Engineering environment, mining construction and/or mining operations
Minimum 15 years as a Project Manager on several large mining projects ($100 Mn - $1 Bn) involving lithium, gold, copper and other precious metals
Experience from study phase through DBM, FEED and full EP/EPCM execution
Mining project experience and construction execution experience
Experience managing greenfield or large brownfield projects
Ability to develop new, proprietary and innovative solutions to current processes
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to remote locations
Diploma or degree in a certified project management program considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Minerals & Metals sector
Flexible working arrangements offering hybrid working
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
Continued professional development through tailored development plans
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world