Lead Environmental Engineer_ Mining

About the role

GHD’s US West Mining Team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across the full mining lifecycle. This role will manage multidisciplinary teams supporting mine permitting, infrastructure development, reclamation, closure, and post-closure projects for mining clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex mining projects and programs from planning and initiation through completion.
• Develop project execution plans, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary team comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, permitting specialists, and construction professionals.
• Maintain project performance and ensure delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee subcontractors, subconsultants, and specialized technical teams.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with, and document, project management procedures and quality management systems.
• Accountable for project profitability and financial performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and change management.
• Track project metrics and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure efficient utilization of project resources.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to mining clients.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, and strategic account planning.
• Contribute to annual sales and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, geological, geotechnical, mining, etc.), science (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, etc.), or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 10+ years of consulting experience for mining clients related to one or more of the following: Environmental or geotechnical site investigations, Mining-Influenced Water, Mine site hydrology, hydrogeology, and/or geochemistry, Mine Planning and Closure, Tailings Management/Design, Mining Engineering, Mining Exploration, Permitting and regulatory compliance experience for the mining industry (air, NEPA, NPDES, stormwater, etc.), Water quality permitting (aquifer protection, direct discharge, stormwater).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience managing environmental, infrastructure, reclamation and/or closure projects, preferably for the mining industry.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required to client sites and project locations.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• A self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness.
• Experience and/or formal training with project management best practices a plus, but not required.
• Professional registration (PE, PG) a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.