Senior Project Manager

About the role

Stantec's Reno, Elko, or Las Vegas, NV offices are looking for a mid to senior level project manager with at least 10 years of experience working with and/or in the mining industry related to environmental services and permitting and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Guide the permitting and planning process and oversee all aspects of a variety of mining-related projects, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor management.
• Mentor and develop staff in technical practices, regulatory strategy, and project management efforts.
• Cook with and/or in the mining industry, including mine permitting and compliance issues, NEPA requirements, and related environmental regulations.
• Manage technical studies and ecological resource assessments that are performed by subject matter experts for mining projects such as traffic analyses, air & noise analyses, socioeconomic analyses, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other natural resource surveys.
• Manage permitting/compliance projects related to mining projects.
• Prepare NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs).
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
• Grow key accounts, in collaboration with multiple Stantec teams, with a focus on environmental, engineering and other technical services.
• Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Introduce new Stantec service offerings to the client collaborating with Stantec Subject Matter Experts that focus on service delivery to the mining industries.
• Actively participate in technical approach and pricing associated with proposal development.
• Support project delivery within your area of expertise.
• Actively participate in regional and national industry groups to advance the Stantec brand.
• Anticipate medium and long-term client needs and industry dynamics.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of the mining industry, including mine permitting and compliance issues, NEPA requirements, and related environmental regulations.
• Professional experience in managing mining industry client relationships with a focus on environmental and engineering services.
• Existing relationships and experience with mining companies within Nevada and/or adjacent states.
• Geographically based in Western US, preferably Nevada.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with experience either presenting at public workshops and/or facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others, to keep other team members aware of project and client needs.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening.
• Strong work ethic, sense of humor, and desire for team success.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in planning and/or related engineering or environmental discipline; a master’s degree is desirable.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional consulting and/or mining industry related experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility.
• At least 10 years of experience with building client relations and developing business.