Project Design Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience within the mining or resource industry.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE) in Canada or the United States, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the short term.
- Strong experience in mentoring and people management.
- A strong understanding of applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Understanding of project scheduling and its coordination with engineering and project delivery activities.
- Strong awareness and implementation of health, safety, and environmental practices.
- Ability to travel occasionally to the United States for work purposes.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States.
- 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.
About the company
Primero is a multinational EPC contractor that delivers turnkey projects in mineral processing, energy, iron ore, and non-process infrastructure. It operates with a vertically integrated model, handling test work, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance in-house. Primero earns revenue from engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance contracts to enable end-to-end project delivery, backed by NRW Holdings. It also runs apprenticeship programs to develop skilled workers and aims to provide reliable, integrated project delivery for global resource projects.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$800K
Headquarters
Osborne, Australia
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ramelius tapped Primero for Mount Magnet expansion on September 14, 2026.
- NRW's FY26 revenue rose 31.4% to A$4.3 billion, with Primero contributing.
- Primero opened a new Perth St Georges Terrace head office in June 2026.
What critics are saying
- Hope Downs 1 must finish by December 2026; delays hit Rio Tinto cash flow.
- KCGM Growth was due by Q3 2026, compressing commissioning and handover risk.
- A major KCGM or Hope Downs failure would shut Primero out of Tier-1 miners.
What makes Primero unique
- Primero delivered Rio Tinto Hope Downs 1 NPI works and Northern Star KCGM megaprojects in 2026.
- NRW’s FY26 results said Primero drove MET growth through major project execution.
- Primero recruits North America process engineers, extending minerals-processing capability beyond Australia.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Benefits & Discounts
- Employee Referral Rewards
- Flexible Work Hours