Project Manager, Mine Closure

What will I be doing?

• Lead projects related to tailings, heap leach and waste rock facility closure, including reclamation landform, cover systems, and storm water management.
• Provide technical guidance on mine water balance modeling for tailings, heap leach, and waste rock draindown.
• Design and manage characterization studies for waste rock and tailings physical and geochemical properties.
• Lead the development of revegetation and ecosystem restoration strategies and the designing of cover systems and reclamation plans for mine sites.
• Manage the design of surface water and seepage control measures for reclaimed mine waste rock facilities.
• Oversee field-scale cover system trials and similar post-closure monitoring programs.
• Establish and maintain project communication protocols with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project goals, milestones, and task assignments.
• Develop realistic budgets, scopes-of-work, proposals, study designs, and timelines in collaboration with project staff, leadership, clients, and collaborators.
• Monitor labor and expense budgets on a weekly basis and address discrepancies proactively.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee delivery of technically sound project deliverables.
• Provide training and mentoring to project staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with project managers and staff across departments on resource planning.
• Identify and communicate project deviations and initiate timely change orders as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and close-out procedures including final project summaries.
• Promote collaboration and efficiency across departments and disciplines.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• A minimum of 5 (five) years of progressive experience in mine closure consulting is required.
• A undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., geosciences, mining, civil engineering) is required.
• A strong understanding of project and financial management capabilities is required.
• Experience using ArcGIS software and Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• The ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders is required.
• The ability to identify, manage, and communicate project risks and changes is required.
• The capacity to produce and guide the development of technically sound deliverables is required.
• The ability to develop and foster positive working relationships across teams and with clients is required.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is considered an asset.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $98,000 - $118,000 per year depending on education and experience.

What does GSA offer you?

• A comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees.
• A multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• A success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and a career path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• A collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

About GSA

GSA, a GeoSystems Analysis, Inc. team, specializes in soil, water, and ecological sciences and has an exciting, full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in mine closure.