Project Manager- Mining & Heavy Civil Construction

ABOUT THIESS

Founded in Australia in 1933, Thiess has grown into a global leader in sustainable mining services and resource solutions, with more than 15,000 employees and operations spanning multiple continents. Today, we deliver mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise that help shape the future of the resources industry, creating lasting value for our clients, communities, and people.

At Thiess, you’re not just joining a company; you’re joining a team helping redefine what sustainable mining looks like for future generations. North America is a key part of our global growth journey, with operations across the United States and Canada and continued expansion into new regions. From Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West to Sudbury and Northern Ontario, our people are solving complex challenges, embracing innovation, and building careers with real impact.

We’re looking for people who want to do meaningful work, grow alongside a global organization, and help drive the future of mining and resource solutions. Learn more about our purpose, values, and the opportunities ahead by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values !

ROLE OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced Project Manager with demonstrated success in Heavy Civil, Mine Reclamation, or Mining disciplines? Here’s an exciting opportunity to be part of something groundbreaking as Thiess continues our work in the Mountain West area of the USA .

We are currently inviting applications from experienced Project Managers to support the initiation and delivery of upcoming projects across the United States. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping safe, efficient, and innovative project management practices while contributing to the growth of our North American operations.

The role offers ongoing involvement in a strong pipeline of future projects, providing long-term career development and the opportunity to deliver high-impact outcomes.

As Project Manager, you will be engaged in all levels of project delivery, from client engagement, working collaboratively with stakeholders, technical experts to deliver innovative technical, value-added solutions within set schedules and budgets, hiring and interviewing, development of budgets, schedules and reports, coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient and timely completion of work in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project development, project study involvement and operational readiness activities to ensure that projects are appropriately resourced, costed and planned to ensure success

Manage, influence, and empower direct reports to execute the required and planned tasks to ensure performance targets are achieved

Leading a site team that works collaboratively with the client's project team, unionized contingent workers and first nations sub-contractors to deliver superior performance over the contract period

Establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to Thiess and the client

Ensure well developed production and maintenance schedules are in place for mining to enable the contractual requirements to be met

Ensure production and operations outcomes are monitored and reported to guarantee weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets are achieved

Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of personal safety, safety leadership and a commitment to the safety of fellow workers

Build and maintain healthy client and partner relationships

Performs other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in your chosen discipline (mining, heavy civil, or reclamation)

Strong skills in earthworks, mining methods, engineering, and planning

Competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution

Solid financial, commercial, and contractual acumen

Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience managing medium to large teams

Understanding of risk management and incident investigation principles

Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships

Resilient and flexible, embracing a startup mentality

Proficiency in MS Office; experience with JD Edwards (ERP) highly regarded

Experience leading cross-cultural teams and engaging with international stakeholders

Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and high personal safety standards

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for site visits and supplier meetings

Resilience, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset that embraces innovation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Occasional in-state, out-of-state, and out-of-country travel to meet with suppliers or perform site visits

Ability to attend and participate in meetings

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at time

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required

Relevant certifications

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required

Must be fluent in the English language

Domestic and Regional travel required

Full-Time position – this will be on site at a project, hours will vary

Current, valid passport

WHAT WE OFFER

A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety

Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions

Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international

PTO, Paid Holidays

Possible domestic relocation assistance

EEOC STATEMENT + PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

THIESS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful job-related factors. To support this commitment, THIESS will ensure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned, trained, promoted, compensated, and otherwise employed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All other personnel actions, including compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, training, education, tuition assistance, and recreational or social programs, are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, retaliation, or discrimination because they have:

Filed a complaint;

Assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or other activity related to the enforcement of federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity or employment laws;

Opposed conduct reasonably believed to violate applicable equal employment opportunity or employment laws; or

Exercised any other right protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIESS remains committed to complying with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and, where applicable, its affirmative action obligations relating to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans under federal law.

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