Position: Large Projects Manager, North America

Location: Richmond, BC or Sandy, UT (Hybrid work model)

About Graymont: Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone products, dedicated to excellence and sustainability in meeting the world's evolving needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our customers while prioritizing environmental responsibility.  Find out more about us at www.graymont.com.

Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Large Projects Manager with expertise in guiding complex projects through all project phases, from initiation through overseeing construction and commissioning. This role requires a professional who sees the bigger picture, embraces inquisitiveness, comfortably navigates ambiguity, and thrives on urgency and execution.

Key Qualifications:

1. Education:

• Technical or business degree required
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory

2. Experience:

• Proven track record managing all phases of capital projects with a cost of $50M+, ideally for at least 10 year
• Project experience in industrial capital projects, ideally in material processing and handling

3. Language Skills:

• English fluency is required; proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset

4. Decision-Making and Analytical Skills

• Proven decision-making skills based on extensive experience, critical analysis, and sound judgment

5. Leadership, Responsibility and Initiative:

• Demonstrated sense of urgency to drive projects forward
• High level of self-drive and initiative, comfortable working independently with minimal direction

6. Adaptability and Ambiguity Management:

·        Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity and make informed decisions

·        Comfortable navigating uncertain and changing variables in a project environment

 

7. Organizational and Planning Skills:

 

·        Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to select, direct, and allocate internal and external resources as required

8. Networking and Communication:

 

·        Comfortable building internal and external networks

·        Ability to reach up and down through the organization to gather input and advice

·        Encourages the expression of viewpoints and perspectives from all team members

 

9. Travel:

 ·        Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally when required

10. Roles and Objectives:

 

·        The Large Project Manager will be responsible for the following key roles and objectives:

11. Project Concept Development and Initiation:

 ·        Define and initiate projects, conduct market and competitiveness assessments, geology assessments, permitting strategies, and preliminary cost estimates

·       Develop a preliminary business case to assess project viability

12. Project Planning:

·        Take responsibility for technology selection and engineering processes sufficient for permit preparation

·        Lead teams to conduct stakeholder analysis and consultation, obtain necessary permits and approvals, develop detailed construction plans and schedules, develop operating plans etc.

·        Present business case and capital proposal for project approval

13.  Project Execution:

• Oversee construction, commissioning, and handover 
• Ensure successful project delivery in alignment with no safety incidents and with established timelines, budgets, and quality standards

14. Desired Personality Traits:

·        Inquisitive Mindset: Comfortable delving into details, asking questions, and seeking innovative solutions to challenges.

·        Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in an environment with uncertain variables, adapting and making informed decisions as situations evolve.

·        Sense of Urgency: Demonstrated commitment to driving projects forward promptly, ensuring timely execution.

·        Drive for Execution: Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and deliver results.

 We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!