Project Manager - Capital Projects

Location: Glencore Copper, 100 King St W, Toronto, ON or Laval, QC

Job type: Permanent full-time position

Project Manager – Capital Projects

About Glencore:

Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil facilities supported by a global network. Our mission is to provide the commodities that make everyday life better, in a socially responsible way. Our people are fundamental to our success. We employ some 135,000 people and offer them the opportunity to develop and grow their skills and careers.

Glencore’s Copper division for North America and Philippines is one of the world’s leading producers of refined copper and critical metals. Our operations include 6 industrial sites including smelters, refineries and recycling facilities. Our objective is to provide, in a responsible manner, the metals that make everyday life better. Our 2,600 employees are the driving force of our activities, and we strive to surround ourselves with dedicated individuals who are proactive and take on responsibility and aim to become leaders in their field.

Join us and let’s grow together.

About the role:

As Project Manager, Capital Projects, you will be responsible for managing both greenfield and brownfield projects of different scopes and sizes related to the operation, maintenance and progressive closure of Glencore’s Legacy Assets in North America.

You will be responsible for input of technical expertise on environmental aspects of projects, along with project strategy and project planning, managing of consultants and contractors, scheduling, cost estimating, monitoring and forecasting, while reporting and providing quality control reviews to Management.

More specifically, you will be tasked with:

• Develop project scopes of work, plans and budgets according to the Glencore Capital Management Framework (CMF).
• Monitor and track projects for progress, accuracy and confirmation of progress payments and invoice payments submitted.
• Monitor project deliverables such as schedules, constructability reviews, risk assessments, earthworks construction and operability, as the case may be. Prepare monthly reports.
• Develop strong communication plans, establish and report on key project metrics and key control documents that will engage and motivate team members.
• Undertake site visits and provide remote assistance to legacy sites in North America as it applies to technical advice and assistance on potential projects.
• Develop and implement project controls for the project (i.e. capital expenditure recommendations related to technical recommendations).
• Manage engineering and other consultants through execution of projects. Develop and maintain trending registers, project change registers and/or any other developed monitoring and control tools.
• Inform and alert management team to deviations on Project delivery timelines, while bringing recommendations for change.
• Be involved in any negotiations with Project vendors and firms for extras and changes, be an approver of changes and dispute resolutions.
• Ensure that CMF standards have been consistently applied.

Skills:

• Graduate with degree in related field (Engineering, Technology, Science, Project Management, Business, Finance)
• Eng as well as PMP certification is an asset
• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in Project Management, specifically experience in environmental and mine closure projects.
• Highly organized and solutions oriented.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel, primarily within North America, and often to remote locations.

Languages:

English (advanced – verbal and written). The knowledge of French is an asset.

Travel:

Travel to project sites will be 25%.

What we offer:

• A work culture that promotes safety, integrity, responsibility, open-mindedness, simplicity and entrepreneurship.
• A competitive, comprehensive benefits plan.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

The masculine gender is used, without discrimination, to lighten the text.

Priority will be given to candidates with the right to work in Canada.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Glencore, we are open to and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people, women, members of the LGBTQI+ community, older workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is free to be themselves. We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees. We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity. Join us to promote an IDEAL environment where employees thrive, both globally and locally.

If you require accommodation in the selection process, please advise us by email at talentacquisitioncopper@glencore.ca.