Mine Technical Services Manager

About the role

Stantec is 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.

The successful candidate will lead North American teams in resource geology, mining (open pit and underground), advisory services, and mineral processing, providing technical and economic solutions related to energy, mining, mineral processing, technical due diligence, and financial analysis. This role involves leading high-performing teams, serving as a technical lead on multi-disciplinary projects, and supporting business development for existing and new clients.

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 multi-disciplinary teams.
• 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 for their studies, including stakeholder engagement and presentations.
• Implement stage-gate study standard processes.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects, including peer reviews.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting hiring initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally (~10% travel required).
• Promote a positive work environment and uphold Stantec’s corporate values.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. in Mining Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is viewed as an asset.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant study, project, and/or program management experience in the mining or heavy industry sectors.
• Direct experience with 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.
• Existing professional registration (PE, PG, and/or QP) is preferred or ability to pursue within the first year of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams.
• Best-in-class proficiency in internal and external collaboration.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with mining clients at senior/executive levels.
• Strong risk management, commercial awareness, business analysis, and operational knowledge.
• Diverse background in the full life-cycle of mining projects.
• Influential leadership, capable of balancing contradicting priorities and securing buy-in.
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders from multiple cultures.
• Comfort managing complex environments with virtual, globally distributed teams.
• High degree of leadership, planning, teamwork, decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of contracts, engineering delivery methods, and project pricing structures.
• Well-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.

Pay

Pay range: $166,300.00 – $257,800.00 annually for locations in CO, HI, IL, MD, and various areas in CA, NJ, and VA. 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).

Schedule

Full-time position. Temporary/casual employees may have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase programs, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.