Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989. Following the conclusion of mining activities in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Project Director, the Project Services Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of the Curlew Basin Restart Project for the duration of the project. This leadership role is responsible for managing and integrating core project support functions, including cost control, planning and scheduling, risk management, procurement support, document control, and reporting. Working closely with the Project Director and cross-functional teams, the Project Services Manager ensures that project services team aligns with corporate and site standards and maintains budget and schedule performance.
Job Responsibilities
-Accountable for the performance and results of a team within the project services function, ensuring alignment with site and regional objectives.
-Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and cost control systems, ensuring accurate performance tracking and accountability for team results within the operational area.
-Oversee the implementation of earned value management (EVM) practices, applying technical expertise to set direction, motivate staff, and resolve performance issues.
-Monitor project performance, recommend corrective actions, and provide technical guidance to ensure objectives are met and aligned with overall production and site goals.
-Directly impact project performance results including cost effectiveness, schedule compliance, safety considerations, and equipment reliability, while influencing internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
-Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, evaluates non-standard requests, and makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and site plans while setting guidelines that may impact other functions.
-Collaborate with supply chain teams to align procurement strategies with project requirements, addressing operational challenges and contributing to departmental planning.
-Support contract development, evaluation, and administration while forecasting resource needs and managing allocated budgets effectively.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
-Minimum 10 years of experience in major infrastructure, energy, or resource development projects.
-Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project services teams.
-Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Strong knowledge of project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Omega365, SAP, EcoSys, MS Project).
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
-Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
-Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
-Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
-Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
-Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
Kinross Leadership Practices
-Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
-Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
-Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
-Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
-Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
-Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
-Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
-Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
-Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Project Director.
Language Requirements
English.
Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
