Project Design Manager (Canada or USA)

Project Design Manager Location: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver or USA (Salt Lake City) Type: Permanent Full-time Salary: $140,000 CAD – $190,000 CAD This posting is also available in French. Both postings refer to the same position. Primero America’s team is currently looking for a Project Design Manager This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success.

Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022 and Toronto in 2023, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants. As a Project Design Manager , you will be responsible to coordinate all drafting and engineering matters relating to a project, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly and that everything is delivered on time and within budget.

The position operates under a hybrid work model, with regular in-office presence combined with remote work and in-person meetings with clients. The Project Design Manager reports directly to the Engineering Manager. K ey responsibilities: Ensure project design personnel comply with established design procedures Ensure design deliverables meet applicable legislation, standards, and client and third-party requirements Ensure the technical integrity and quality of all design outputs Ensure design deliverables are completed within the approved budget Maintain and update design progress, including issues, holds, changes, risks, and deliverables registers Lead and document regular design coordination meetings in accordance with design procedures Ensure design outputs are optimized for constructability, operability, and maintainability Provide feedback to the Technical Manager on the effectiveness of quality systems and design team performance Represent the company and support the development of strong client relationships Support and contribute to Safety in Design requirements and reporting Actively contribute to project execution and support the design team as required