Project Superintendent
Discovery Silver Corp
- Timmins, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Timmins, OntarioSchedule
5x2Purpose
Our Porcupine Operations Projects Department is now recruiting for the position of Project Superintendent. The Project Superintendent is responsible for leading the planning, design and execution of select capital construction and civil projects. This role ensures that projects are executed safely, efficiently and in compliance with engineering standards, company procedures and regulatory requirements.The Project Superintendent serves as a technical lead on assigned projects, providing engineering guidance, coordinating design and field activities and acting as the primary interface between project teams, operations, maintenance and contractors. Reporting directly to the Manager, Projects, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the safe execution to plan of various civil, tailings and water management construction projects.Responsibilities
- Project lifecycle management, leading projects through concept, trade-off, design development, construction and close out.
- Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams, consultants on various engineering studies, technical evaluations, and design work.
- Manage budgets, forecast and ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Ensure all project designs, work plans, and execution methods comply with regulatory, environmental, and site-specific requirements.
- Track and report daily, monthly performance, including schedules, costs, labor, material and equipment usage.
- Conduct regular field inspections to monitor project progress, quality, safety and compliance to engineering design, standards and company procedures.
- Liaise with stakeholders such as the end users, engineers, site leads, and contractors/sub-contractors.
- Prepare formal risk assessments to ensure that projects are planned and scheduled for safe execution.
- Identify areas to increase project value and optimize resources.
- Directly manage the primary contractors that conduct the construction.
- Implement and facilitate construction progress review meetings.
- Completion of monthly job task observations in all areas of construction.
- Facilitate and support daily pre-start meetings.
- Ensure compliance to Discovery Porcupine’s standards, policies and procedures.
- Develop operating procedures and handover documentation to support the transition of completed projects to operations and maintenance teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in civil, structural or water treatment system construction and project execution.
- Extensive experience in construction estimating and project lifecycles.
- Team management and development experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel.
- Proficiency in scheduling software/Gantt charts.
- Proficiency in 3D design software such as CAD/Deswik.
- Effective time management and organizational skills that enable safe oversight of multiple construction fronts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of construction standards and regulations.
- Strong problem-solving skills are an asset.
April 30, 2027Compensation and Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Competitive compensation
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.