Senior Project Manager

Who are we looking for

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Director to lead GHDs involvement in large-scale mine remediation projects delivered under long-term federal and publicsector programs with complex governance multiple work packages and extended execution horizons.

This role is intended to be dedicated to major remediation programs with primary accountability for proposal leadership early delivery planning and execution readiness and the potential to transition into execution-phase leadership as projects are awarded.

The position suits a senior PM with experience in remote or complex remediation mining or infrastructure projects strong interface management with construction partners and the ability to operate effectively in owner-led compliance-heavy delivery environments.

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Manager / Project Director will have overall accountability for leading GHDs project management role on mine remediation projects including:

• Leading EOIs RFQs and RFPs for major remediation work packages

• Managing GHDs interfaces with construction partners and owners

• Establishing project controls governance and delivery structures suitable for long-term remediation programs

• Coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs aligned with GHDs scope of services

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

Project and Program leadership

• Act as GHDs Senior Project Manager / Project Director for mine remediation bids and awarded packages

• Lead multiple concurrent bid packages and delivery planning activities across rolling procurement schedules

• Establish and manage project governance scope schedule cost risk and change management frameworks

• Provide a single point of accountability for GHD delivery across all assigned remediation projects

Owner & Construction Partner Interface Management

• Serve as primary interface between GHD owners and construction partners ensuring alignment on strategy scope resourcing and delivery approach
• Support owners through federal or public-sector oversight reporting and compliance requirements
• Manage coordination across multiple stakeholders in complex environments
• Maintain clear communication pathways and issue resolution mechanisms across all parties

Scope & Technical Integration Oversight

Provide integrated leadership across GHDs typical remediation scopes including:

• Engineering for utilities and infrastructure (civil works water management power supply tailings environmental design)
• Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
• Health and industrial hygiene management
• Quality management related to contaminated materials and remediation activities
• Project management controls cost and scheduling for GHDs scope

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and support project managers engineers and junior staff.
• Contribute to building and strengthening delivery capability.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and highperformance project culture.
• Uphold GHDs commitment to health safety quality and environmental performance.

What You Bring to the Team

Experience & Technical Background

• 12 years of experience delivering large infrastructure remediation or mining
• Demonstrated experience with remote northern or logistically complex projects
• Strong understanding of owner-led delivery models compliance obligations and public accountability
• Experience working alongside construction-focused partners where consulting engineering and construction roles are clearly differentiated
• Experience working with and engaging with First Nations on complex projects both as partners and subcontractors within the team

Project Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead multi-package multi-stakeholder programs
• Strong project controls mindset: scope integration cost schedule risk and reporting
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous evolving project environments
• Strong client-facing partner-facing and executive communication skills

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Professional engineering designation preferred.

• Experience in environmental remediation contaminated land or mine closure

What We Expect From You

• Lead the successful delivery of remediation and closure projects from development through execution.
• Provide sound project and technical oversight during design procurement and construction phases.

• Deliver high-confidence execution-ready leadership on major mine remediation programs

• Position GHD as a trusted outcome-focused advisor to owners and partners

• Build scalable delivery structures capable of supporting long-term program work

• Uphold GHDs standards for safety quality environmental performance and Indigenous engagement

We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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