Project Manager

Position Overview 

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to add a Project Manager to an already accomplished project delivery team. We are looking for an individual with a mining and heavy industrial background to join us on a full-time basis to help grow our business. This is a strategic hire that offers opportunities for career progression in project management, operations and business development.  

About Us 

Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.

At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.

We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.

Key Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, including close-out. Identify, document, and communicate client requirements while effectively managing multiple stakeholders.


• Proactively resolves performance, scope, cost, and schedule issues with the Client as they arise.


• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with contract terms and conditions.


• Clearly define project scope and ensure compliance with contract requirements.


• Manage change control processes and project interfaces while monitoring performance to identify and mitigate issues early.


• Oversee all project scope elements, develop resource and financial plans, and manage design, procurement, and construction activities to align with the project schedule.


• Prepare accurate project estimates and collaborate with the Project Services Team to establish cost reports. Monitor and control all cost aspects, including forecasting, approvals, trend identification, and cost-saving opportunities.


• Define project quality requirements per the Project Quality Plan. Develop a project schedule that allows work to be executed efficiently while ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.


• Provide clear and focused leadership to the project team, creating a vision for success and a strategy to achieve key milestones and objectives.


• Ensure accurate and timely progress reporting to both the client and internal teams. Continuously monitor communication channels between project staff, the client, and third parties, implementing improvements as needed.


• Identify project risks and opportunities, ensuring timely resolution and proactive mitigation strategies.


• Set clear objectives for the design team and ensure adherence to the client's Basis of Design, regulations, and codes.


• Ensure all HSE procedures are followed and that project participants understand and document compliance with safety requirements.

Qualifications + Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment (EPC, EPCM, IPD, etc.).


• Experience with complex projects values over $10M.


• Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining / heavy industrial projects.


• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice.


• Experience with equipment selection and sizing for switches, transformers, and power and load distributions.


• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university or similar.


• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Applied Science Technologist in Canada or eligible to register is considered a strong asset.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation with the Project Management Institute (PMI) is not required, but is considered an asset.


• The MMCD Certified Contract Administrator (MMCD CCA) designation is not required but is considered an asset.

What We Offer 

Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks
of working for us! 

• Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings


• Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences


• Support professional designation certification


• Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs


• Host company-wide social events

Why Join Our Team? 

• Small, growing team


• Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program


• Employee Health Spending Account


• Short + Long-Term Incentives


• Flexible Work-From-Home option


• Offices in Downtown Vancouver & Downtown Toronto