Mine Technical Services Manager

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. We design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future and your own career.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mine Technical Services Manager for a Western US position, based in one of our many Western US offices. This role requires an individual with broad mining experience, combining operations, engineering, consulting, and corporate expertise, along with proven technical competencies. Our projects span various commodities, including base and precious metals, rare earth elements, and industrial minerals, across all phases of the mining life cycle—from exploration through post-closure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and direct a team of professionals (mining engineers, geologists, economists, and designers) in planning and executing project work from high-level studies through full execution.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports, including Order-of-Magnitude, Preliminary Economic Assessments, and Definitive Feasibility Studies.
• Engage in business development, focusing on external relationships and key clients.
• Foster an innovative and collaborative work environment where creativity and performance are valued.
• Regularly interface with clients on project technical issues.
• Serve as a program manager, account manager, and/or project sponsor on key accounts and projects.
• Drive scope definition and execution planning, translating client objectives into actionable work plans with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enhance study management processes, including risk and value management, option evaluation, and assurance activities.
• Serve as a technical peer reviewer and/or Qualified Person for technical components of projects.
• Assist clients in crafting the narrative of their studies, including stakeholder engagement to present progress and outcomes.
• Implement stage-gate study standard processes.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects, including peer reviews.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting hiring and talent development.
• Travel domestically and internationally (~10% travel) to client sites or other Stantec offices.
• Drive a positive work environment and contribute to team success.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. in Mining Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an asset but not required.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant study, project, and/or program management experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Direct experience in mining studies and technical services leadership.
• Ability to sign off as a competent person for NI43-101, JORC, and SEC SK-1300 reserves and resources reporting.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong proficiency in internal and external collaboration.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with mining clients at senior/executive levels.
• Expertise in risk management, commercial awareness, business analysis, and operational knowledge.
• Diverse background in the full life cycle of mining projects.
• Influential leadership skills, capable of balancing priorities and securing buy-in.
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders from multiple cultures.
• Comfort managing complex environments with virtual, globally distributed teams.
• Strong leadership, planning, teamwork, decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of contracts, engineering delivery methods, and project pricing structures.
• An established network in the mining industry.
• Exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated innovation in mining processes for past projects or roles.
• Aptitude for steering multi-disciplinary teams toward common objectives.
• Willingness to travel (~10%) to client sites or other Stantec offices.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Existing professional registration (PE, PG, and/or QP) is preferred or ability to pursue within the first year of employment.

Pay

Annual pay range: $166,300.00 – $257,800.00. Final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus-eligible. Part-time compensation is pro-rated based on agreed working hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year.
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year, plus paid sick leave (or more if state/local law requires).

Benefits listed apply to regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. Union positions may have benefits governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Full-time. Some domestic and international travel is required (~10%).