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Project Engineer - Construction/Heavy Civil

@ Parsons Inc.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

HybridFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Parsons Inc. is hiring a Project Engineer for Mining and Remediation on the Giant Mine Project near Yellowknife, NWT, supporting construction efforts including a Water Treatment Plant. The work covers planning, budgeting, tendering, contractor management and close-out on a heavy civil project expected to run over 10 years. The posting states a salary range of $99,800 to $185,300 and is a pipeline posting for future opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage construction work packages from design through close-out
  • Develop internal budgets, schedules, scopes of work and tender packages
  • Participate in bid evaluations and contract awards
  • Oversee contractor performance, quality, safety and environmental compliance
  • Prepare monthly progress and budget reports

Requirements summary:

  • Engineering, geology or related technical degree or diploma, or significant experience
  • 3+ years in project or construction management
  • 3+ years in heavy civil, northern mining or remediation projects
  • Professional designation (or ability to obtain one) as geologist, engineer or CET
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors
  • PMP preferred; Northern Canada experience an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planPaid time offWellness
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Employer posting date
2026-05-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: moderate · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional geologist, Professional engineer, CET, PMP
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Geology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness

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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or [email protected].

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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us…

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IndustryCivil Engineering
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersChantilly, Virginia
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Engineer - Mining/Remediation to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the Giant Mine Project supporting various construction efforts including but not limited to a Water Treatment Plant.

Parsons is the Construction Manager for the Giant Mine Remediation Project. This is a world class remediation project using innovative methods, to deliver a safe environment. The project is expected to last over 10 years and is located just outside the City of Yellowknife, NWT. This role is for both current and ongoing needs so responses may be delayed as roles become available.

Local candidates and candidates willing to relocate to Yellowknife are preferred but open to considering candidates who can travel to the Yellowknife area for the project on a case-by-case basis. Travel will vary depending on season and projects but generally will be more in the summer and less at other times.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructability inputs.

  • Responsible for planning, managing, progressing the work package from completion of design phase through to close out and hand over.

  • Responsible for development of internal budgetary estimates and schedule.

  • Responsible for development of scopes of work and tender packages. Pre-bid meeting, pre-bid tours and related communication requirements.

  • Participate in bid evaluations and contract awarding.

  • Responsible for contractor onboarding, document submittals and approvals to facilitate mobilization and construction execution.

  • Responsible for execution of construction activities and contractor performance. Compliance to scope, schedule, budget, daily weekly reporting and planning, quality of work, safety and environment. Issues and risk resolution.

  • Responsible for managing requests for information processes and flow.

  • Responsible for managing compliance to the change order process and procedures. With a thorough understanding of scope, specification, contract, field activities to support this function and relate documentation requirements.

  • Responsible for maintaining, tracking and reporting out on project deliverables. Schedule, cost, quality of work, safety and environmental compliance, Issues and resolutions.

  • Effectively communicate, lead and align with construction superintendents, construction inspectors, QA QC coordinator, finance, procurement, document control, planning, scheduling and estimator and contractors.

  • Assists the Construction Manager with resolving issues when variance in cost, schedule or quality arise by working with the sub-contractors to develop and implement corrective actions

  • Assists the Mine Manager, H&S Manger, and Environmental Manager in ensuring HS&E awareness and compliance by all sub-contractors.

  • Preparation of monthly reports on work package progress with schedule and budget compliance assessment for delivery to the Construction Manager and Senior Project Manager. May participate on status briefings with the client.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • A degree or technology diploma in Engineering, Geology, or a directly related technical field; significant experience in lieu of a degree/diploma will be considered

  • 3+ years of experience in project management, construction management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout

  • 3+ years of work experience in heavy civil, northern mining or remediation projects

  • 3+ years of experience working in Northern Canada is an asset

  • Knowledgeable of industry practices and regulations

  • Knowledgeable of current technologies and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

  • Professional designation (or the ability to obtain one) as a professional geologist, engineer, CET, additionally a PMP designation is preferable

  • Experience managing on site activities of multiple subcontractors

  • Experience addressing and resolving issues such as poor performance by subcontractors

  • Must have the ability to work independently and coordinate members of a team

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $99,800 - $185,300This position is intended to identify candidates for future potential opportunities and is not for an existing opportunity.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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