Underground Construction Manager

6 months ago

Saskatoon, Canada Procon Mining & Tunnelling Ltd. Full time

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.

Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

We are looking for motivated people who is committed to growing their professional career at Procon while gaining valuable knowledge and experience.

Procon is currently seeking an Underground Construction Manager to manage underground mining related projects in its Prairie Division, which is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Position Summary:

The Underground Construction Manager is the key management employee responsible for the planning and day-to-day operations of mine-related construction projects within the Prairie Division. They provide technical and operational direction to Project Superintendents and Engineers and be a key on-site liaison with client representatives, subcontractors and suppliers. The Underground Construction Manager ensures appropriate staffing levels and provides supervision and guidance to site employees. Typical projects include shaft installations, mine rehabilitation work and underground civil, mechanical and electrical construction.

Responsibilities:

The Underground Construction Manager, Prairie Division is responsible for the following:

Ensures construction operations are well organized, coordinated and comply with client and regulatory requirements.

Develops construction plans for site to ensure the completion of projects.

Assists the estimating team acting as the technical expert for construction projects. 

Ensures projects meet budget and timelines by reviewing work requirements, schedules and cost reports on a continuous basis and participates in project reviews and forecasting.

Ensures strict adherence to all safety programs and policies.

Analyzes technical construction issues and develops appropriate solutions.

Coordinates all resource requirements for projects including personnel, equipment, materials, etc.

Maintains strong working relationships at job sites with client representatives, subcontractors, suppliers and employees.

Participates in the recruitment and selection of qualified employees.

Supervises personnel and addresses staff development requirements including assessing performance and identifying training needs.

Manages the mobilization of resources for new projects and ensuring that activities are coordinated in an efficient and timely fashion.

Identifies opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to enhance project efficiency and profitability.

Manages contractual agreements, change orders, and claims to mitigate project risks and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

12 - 15+ years of underground mine and surface related construction experience as a Construction or Operations Manager or similar direct supervisory role.

Engineering Degree, Technical Diploma, Journeyman Trade Certificate, , or equivalent work experience.

Demonstrated leadership skills in building a strong safety culture

Solid understanding of current construction practices and previous mine construction experience is an asset.

Experience in civil/mechanical/electrical/structural construction.

Experience developing construction estimates and working with the proposal team developing construction methodologies as part of bid submissions

Experience working with EPCM oversight

Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project safety, quality, schedule, and budget

Strong foundation in project management, contracts and the execution of projects from the estimating stage through construction.

Solid understanding of the procedural needs for modern construction planning, FIWP, SWP’s, etc

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders needs, and identify solutions.

Capable of anticipating constructability issues in complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule. Able to influence and persuade others to adopt a point of view.

Track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivation, coaching, and consensus-building.

Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication (written, and verbal) and computer skills are critical. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook with ability to use scheduling software.

The position is located in Saskatoon, SK, and the successful candidate must be able to travel regularly to our sites to support project requirements.

What we offer:

As a valued member of the Procon team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some meaningful benefits, including:

Competitive compensation package

Group RRSP

Vacation

Leading Extended Health Care benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangement that includes working partially from home and the office

Work / Life Balance

Ability to develop your career alongside industry leaders

Opportunity to create change within the workplace

A positive and driven work environment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups
representation within our company’s workforce composition is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

We mine talent and nurture innovation. Our people truly are our strength. At Procon, whether in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a cohesive team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds: people who love their work and are inspired to provide solutions to our clients and exceed expectations.

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