Project Manager – Precious Metals Recovery
Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?
We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future. Come see the FLSmidth difference.
The Project Manager serves as a key customer relationship manager throughout the execution of all projects within the Precious Metals Recovery Business Line.
This role is responsible for the successful execution, delivery, and support during installation, and commissioning of all product orders, ensuring contract fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Project Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition of customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Scope Management:
- Prepare detailed and full-scale project plan in alignment with associated managers and support Regional Customer Delivery teams when needed, including allocated resources, project objectives and time-table, which ensures completion of the project in line with customer expectations and agreed objectives.
- Ensure project schedules clearly identify the critical path and enable project team to identify important tasks and milestones.
- Act as Project Manager for integration scope when applicable.
- Risk, Contract, Change and Claim Management
- Supports the PLM in identifying project opportunities, enforcing a rigorous change management process during each phase of the Project and proactively pursue change orders and claims for all customer driven change.
- Manage project performance and identify threats early and have mitigation plans in place for managing risks.
- Commercially manage the contract to minimize all liabilities
- Coordinate with each PLM to ensure all aspects of the Project are compatible and fulfil contractual requirements, including clients RFI’s, TQ’s, NCR’s
- Responsible for maintaining a record of claims and changes and address those during the project execution.
- Responsible to ensure that claims and change management strategies are in place for relevant cases.
- Financial & Performance Management
- Monitor and manage costs, revenue, contribution margin and cash flow throughout the project.
- Consolidate project reporting of costs, schedule, forecasting, invoicing / payments
- Ensure profitability is maintained or improved from the as-sold status.
- Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management
- Build, engage and maintain close customer relationship as a risk mitigation strategy and future collaborations.
- Collaborate with Capital Sales, Service Business Line (SBL), and Regional Customer Delivery teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer handover.
- Ensure transparent and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication & Reporting:
- Act as the primary customer contact for assigned projects.
- Ensure clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Consolidate information from the Execution teams for streamlined client communication.
- Ensure accurate project reporting, including customer and internal risk reports.
- Document lessons learned, implement corrective actions, and analyse project improvements.
What you offer:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the mining or heavy equipment industries, with at least 3-5 years in capital investment projects as a PM.
- Expertise in managing complex, multi-product project deliveries and deep commercial understanding of the projects business and its commercial drivers
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
- Advanced project management knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
- Experience in contract negotiation, management, and interpreting specifications/drawings.
- Experience in working with international and intercultural teams in a highly complex business environment.
- Demonstrated computing skills and knowledge of Oracle, and Microsoft suite of systems
- PMP certification preferred.
What we offer:
- The typical hiring range for this position is from $120,400 to $150,000 annually; the base pay offered is determined by market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program (STIP Plan), subject to program eligibility requirements.
- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
- Work-life balance with flexible options so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
- Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
- RRSP package with company match
- And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada to be eligible for this role.
FLS is dedicated to growing and supporting a diverse workforce. Mining technology impacts everyone, and that’s why we need individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and capabilities contributing to our future.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

