Operations Manager - Mining Projects

About the role

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Mining Operations Manager to be based in the Western US. In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes. At Shimmick, we are problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators, approaching each project with fresh ideas and big thinking to deliver better answers, outcomes, and experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble, and resilient, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality projects on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is a dynamic infrastructure company with market leadership in mining, water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction. This position oversees Shimmick’s Western US mining operations and may be based out of any regional office or a home office convenient for travel to multiple site locations.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  • Sponsor Project PMs to ensure safe, profitable work.
  • Develop and mentor project staff on contract administration, cost controls, scheduling basics, contract negotiations, and field management.
  • Recruit staff and craft to support the growing business.
  • Plan for mining fleet CapEx and maintenance.
• Market Growth
  • Support strategic planning for key pursuits in target sectors, including client analysis, competitive positioning, and teaming recommendations.
  • Support capture plan development, pursuit calendars, and SWOT analyses.
  • Facilitate go/no-go discussions and strategy sessions with executive sponsors and BD teams.
  • Ensure all messaging reflects the client's values, pain points, and success criteria.
  • Analyze RFQs, RFPs, and contract documents to identify key risks, requirements, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate with legal, estimating, and risk management teams to ensure proposal responses reflect contract compliance and risk mitigation strategy.
• Client and Internal Facilitation
  • Coordinate input and feedback from subject matter experts, partners, estimators, and executives.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients during prepositioning, procurement, and debrief stages.
  • Facilitate interaction between site staff and corporate departments.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree + extensive experience leading mining construction project operations, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant discipline.
  • Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills, with experience tailoring technical content for client needs.
  • Experience facilitating meetings and working groups with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, executives, and JV partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, CMiC (Cost Management).

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Pay

The salary range for this position is between $225,000 - $275,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
• Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, and EAP services.