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Onni Group

Senior Project Manager

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$180K - CA$220K/yr

Manage project documentation * Assist with building and adding to the regional construction team ... Determine and assess need for staffing and sub-trades, prepare contracts for sub trades ...

Pro-Claim Group

Project Manager

Richmond, BC · On-site

CA$80K - CA$100K/yr

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships to promote ... Liaising with appropriate departments and sub-trades to ensure that work is completed on time, on ...

Ventana Construction

Project Manager

Burnaby, BC · On-site

Liaising with the project team, clients, consultants and sub-contractors. * Training and mentoring Project Coordinators. As a Project Manager your experience and qualifications will include: * 3-5 ...

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What is a sub manager?

Sub Managers, short for Substitute Managers, are professionals who temporarily take on the managerial role in a business, school, or organization when the regular manager is absent. Their responsibilities typically include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and addressing any immediate issues that arise. Sub Managers must quickly adapt to different environments and leadership styles, maintaining continuity and stability during transitions. They are vital in ensuring that operations run smoothly without interruption when the primary manager is unavailable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sub manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sub Manager, you typically need experience in team leadership, operational management, and a relevant educational background in business or management. Familiarity with scheduling software, point-of-sale systems, and inventory management tools is often required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to motivate staff are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure smooth daily operations, high team performance, and excellent customer service within a retail or service environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a sub manager and how can they be addressed?

Sub Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing team workloads, resolving conflicts among staff, and ensuring operational consistency during managerial absences. Effective delegation, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving are key to addressing these issues. Building strong relationships with both team members and upper management helps facilitate smoother transitions and maintain productivity. Regular training and staying updated with organizational policies also enable Sub Managers to handle unexpected situations more efficiently.

What is the difference between Sub Manager vs Assistant Manager?

AspectSub ManagerAssistant Manager
CredentialsRelevant experience, sometimes certifications in industrySimilar credentials, often with management training
Work EnvironmentOversees specific departments or sections, reports to ManagerSupports Manager, handles daily operations, supervises staff
Employer UsageCommon in retail, hospitality, logisticsWidely used across industries like retail, banking, hospitality
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for career progression, responsibilitiesCompared for roles supporting management, leadership duties

The Sub Manager and Assistant Manager roles are similar in many industries, often overlapping in responsibilities and required credentials. The Sub Manager typically oversees specific departments or sections and reports to a higher manager, while the Assistant Manager supports the overall management team and handles daily operations. Both roles are essential for smooth business functioning and are frequently searched for by individuals seeking career advancement or understanding role differences.

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Infographic showing various Sub Manager job openings in Surrey, BC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

Senior Manager Project Delivery - Mining & Minerals

Wood Plc

Vancouver, BC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seeking a Senior Manager Project Delivery - Mining & Minerals to manage the oversight of Project Delivery activities and governance of project performance for the Mining & Minerals sub business group (sBG). Project Delivery constitutes the Technical Functions for delivery of projects; Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts) and Construction.

This is a key role within the organization, and will require an individual with a mining background, solid leadership abilities, strong Project Management experience and skills to drive the continuous improvement of processes and procedures with a goal to standardize project delivery execution. 

The successful candidate will have superior communication and interpersonal skills, along with a good understanding of projects, how to maximize the utilisation of high value engineering centres, and a desire to improve on processes. This position will report to the SVP Mining & Minerals, and will ideally be based in one of our Mining & Minerals offices which are in Vancouver, or Trail, BC, Saskatoon, SK, Oakville, ON in Canada, or it could be based in Johannesburg, S.A., Perth or Brisbane, AU, in Santiago, Chile or in Lima, Peru.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivery of BU/BG Project Delivery objectives and requirements within Mining
  • Develop and maintain any common Mining level Project Delivery processes and procedures in line with Wood policies and requirements
  • Develop and support consistency of Project Delivery systems and tools at the sub-BG level
  • Coordinate project governance  through internal monthly reporting and reviews
  • Support the business objective of delivery of projects vs contractual requirements and HSSE quality, cost, and schedule requirements, to deliver or improve upon as-sold margins
  • Drive HSSEA culture and performance
  • Support the Execution Centres as required with Project Execution and Delivery
  • Ensure clear processes / reviews for identification and management of project risk throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support the review and agreement of project execution philosophies and assurance plans as part of the tender review processes
  • Ensure that the project risk categorisation process is followed and documented centrally in collaboration with Operations Assurance
  • Approve project risk categorisation of projects where required
  • Monitor project performance via engagement, and review of monthly reports and dashboards
  • Manage intervention on projects including peer reviews, as well the provision of Dashboards to BG as directed by VP Project Delivery - BG
  • Act as sponsor for allocated projects and engage with clients as necessary
  • Provide support, as required, to the business development process to identify and win new work for the sub-BG businesses and region, and participate, as required, in the sub-BG level Lead Review Meeting (LRM) process for sub-BG to ensure the right delivery models for future prospects
  • Drive strengthening and deepening the use of HVEC operations (eg India) to maximise efficiency and profit for all projects
  • Provide leadership of Project Delivery Technical Functions for Mining & Minerals, including:
    • Support of resourcing, career development processes, competency management, training and succession planning for Project Delivery Technical Functions to facilitate getting the right resources on projects, and enhance execution outcomes
    • Facilitate the provision of critical role shortages for current and future prospects, and available resources
    • Facilitate networking of project delivery functions and other business unit functions to leverage expertise and peer support across the wider Wood business
Skills / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or relevant discipline
  • Must have a minimum of 20 years of relevant project experience, including a minimum of 10 years as a project manager
  • Strong capital project execution experience, preferably in the Mining sector; leadership skills, strategic thinking; oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of all Project Delivery Technical Functions; Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts), Construction and Commissioning
  • Preference for P. Eng and PMP designations
  • Experienced in FEED, EPC, EPCM and PMC type Capital Projects
  • Experience and understanding of project management, and general project execution and delivery tools, processes and procedures, and problem solving
  • Broad understanding of the business drivers for mining clients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors and peer group
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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