Project Manager - Mine Permitting and Reclamation (Denver | Minneapolis | Duluth)

Summary

This position requires proficiency in business development, managing projects and budgets, and coordinating staff and subcontractors to provide consulting, engineering, and construction/field operations services related to every aspect of mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation. The position requires the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and construction professionals to recommend, perform, and complete mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering technical and management leadership for mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation.
• Evaluates current market conditions and works with leadership on business development.
• Provides creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual engineering problems.
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements business development activities for targeted growth markets and accounts while working with business line leaders to pursue development of clients and markets.
• Works with existing and potential clients to provide long-term strategic solutions for mine infrastructure.
• Stays abreast and participates in industry leading technical and regulatory forums and select sector trade organizations.
• Directs and coordinates conceptual studies, detailed design, field investigation, field installation and construction support in the mining industry.
• Directs coordination with clients. Assists with contract negotiations and preparation.
• Initiates or assists in direction of project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives.
• Maintains and promotes a focus on safety. Effectively utilizes Burns & McDonnell's Quality Program in production of final deliverables.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Manages and coordinates change, including impacts to total cost of ownership.
• Mentors and guides less experienced designers and engineers.
• Interfaces with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers/designers.
• Prepares construction/installation scopes of work.
• Participates in the development of construction specifications, project schedules, project budgets, project staffing planning, and construction planning.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related degree from an accredited program. Minimum 7 years (15 years preferred) of related experience with mine permitting, mine reclamation, remediation and mine infrastructure.
• Experience with tailing and heap leach direct mining experience are a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in mining industry.
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
• 8 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.