Syed M. Shah
Labrador City
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 8+ years of experience overseeing complex mining, infrastructure, and industrial projects from concept to commissioning. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing EPC contractors while collaborating with executive stakeholders on strategic capital programs. Expertise in governance, risk management, procurement strategy, and project controls within regulated environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
RioTinto – Iron Ore Company of Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end delivery of mining and infrastructure projects valued up to $11M, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Own full project lifecycle across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases (EPC model).
- Developed and governed project execution plans defining scope, budget, schedule, and resource strategies to ensure effective project delivery.
- Direct multidisciplinary teams and contractors within fast-paced, operationally critical environments.
- Established project governance frameworks with reporting cadence, risk registers, and executive dashboards for enhanced project oversight.
- Provide strategic reporting and recommendations to senior leadership on project performance and risk.
- Drive risk mitigation strategies, reducing delays by 15% and improving delivery certainty.
Mechanical (Discipline Engineer)
RioTinto – Iron Ore Company of Canada
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Led mechanical scope within major capital projects supporting large-scale mining infrastructure.
- Coordinated EPC contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and integration.
- Oversaw field execution, improving constructability and reducing rework.
- Supported project controls by tracking costs, scheduling activities, and reporting performance metrics.
- Contributed to procurement lifecycle through tendering processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selections.
- Supported governance processes including Management of Change (MOC) and compliance reviews.
Mechanical Engineer
ENBRIDGE (VAMCO Services Ltd.)
Calgary, Canada
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted asset integrity assessments and optimized lifecycle strategies to extend asset performance.
- Prepared engineering work packages and evaluated pressure systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supported capital and maintenance programs to enhance reliability of oil & gas infrastructure.
Education
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB01-2018
Skills
- Mega Projects
- Brownfield & Greenfield
- End-to-End Delivery
- Fast-Track Execution
- Integrated Infrastructure
- Capital Programs
- Schedule Governance
- Procurement Strategy
- Tendering
- Contract Administration
- Claims & Variations
- Budgeting
- Cost Forecasting
- Enterprise Risk
- Project Governance
- Compliance
- Value Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Optimization
- SAP (Maintenance & Asset Management)
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- Power BI
- MS Office
- ISO Standards
- Government Interface
- Multi-Entity Coordination
- Executive Reporting
- MOC
Accomplishments
- Delivered multiple capital projects under budget (up to 12% savings) and on schedule.
- Reduced project delays by 15% through improved contractor coordination and issue resolution.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement across operations, engineering, and executive leadership.
- Demonstrated strong commercial acumen through effective procurement and contract management.
Technical Tools
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
Selected Projects
- Heavy Mining Equipment Program, $2M–$20M, Led procurement, business case development, vendor negotiations, and commissioning of large-scale mining equipment.
- Conveyor System Upgrade, $5M, Delivered throughput improvement (8%) through system optimization within active operations.
- HVAC & Ventilation Upgrade, Delivered compliance-driven infrastructure upgrade improving air quality and energy efficiency.
- Pressure Vessel Replacement, Managed execution under strict regulatory compliance (ASME standards).
Personal Information
- Relocation: Available for Relocation
- Date of Birth: 01/10/93
Timeline
Project Manager
RioTinto – Iron Ore Company of Canada
03.2023 - Current
Mechanical (Discipline Engineer)
RioTinto – Iron Ore Company of Canada
02.2020 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineer
ENBRIDGE (VAMCO Services Ltd.)
11.2018 - 12.2019
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Manitoba