Job Description

Think like an entrepreneur in everything you do. Take ownership and drive innovation in every aspect of your work. In our agile, value-driven culture, ambition and big-picture thinking aren't just encouraged--they're expected.



At Ausenco, we're driving the future of the minerals & metals and industrial sectors by fusing deep technical expertise with an agile, collaborative mindset. With 26 offices in 14 countries, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across the entire project lifecycle, transforming challenges into opportunities for lasting value and long-term growth.



We've got a strong pipeline of work with clients who share our values and are excited to deliver industry-leading projects together. You'll play a key role across all project phases, from engineering to construction, gaining diverse experience with a variety of commodities. This is your chance to shape your career with autonomy, and support from our global experts.



We're looking for a

Site Project Directors

for our

Vancouver

office. For the right person, we are open to other locations in Canada.



You bring proven leadership in project execution, ideally with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale EPCM projects in North America, preferably within open-pit mining and mineral processing.

About the role

Champion a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across Ausenco's workforce and local communities, supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives with visible leadership. Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and addressed. Maintain safe practices and contribute to the development of the health and safety management system. Lead project execution to meet defined goals, scope, and timelines, consistently aligning outcomes with stakeholder expectations and organizational standards. Identify and manage project dependencies to ensure deliverables stay on-time, on-target, and on-budget, while leading the identification and mitigation of risks and barriers through active collaboration with project teams and key stakeholders. Provide hands-on leadership by overseeing the project plan, deliverables, dependencies, and outcomes, while defining and implementing proactive change management strategies throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful execution. Define the project organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities to ensure seamless coordination, while fostering balanced, productive teams through leadership, guidance, and a collaborative spirit aligned with Ausenco's core values. Drive the financial, commercial, and quality performance of the project, ensuring targets are met, value is maximized, and high standards are maintained throughout.

About you

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management combined with over 20 years of proven project execution experience with an EPC/EPCM firm or consultant. Successfully delivered multiple large EPCM projects valued at over USD 1.0 billion, consistently achieving on-time, on-scope, and on-budget outcomes. Relationship-driven project leader known for building strategic client partnerships and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions that align with client and business goals. Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to secure new project opportunities while deepening relationships with existing clients. Creative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to influence outcomes and a track record of meeting critical deadlines in complex and rapidly changing project settings.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

Career advancement

- Embark on a journey of continuous growth through stretch assignments, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities

Work/life balance

- Our flexible work model allows you to balance office days with working from home and our progressive parental leave benefits foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness

- Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellbeing

Work with the best

- Connect with our global network of talented colleagues and be at the heart of a business built on client trust



Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.



We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.



As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Expected Salary

: $260,000 - $350,000 annually



Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.



Join us and work a better way.



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