Sr. Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership for the planning and execution of complex environmental and water management projects critical to regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and long-term sustainability at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of major environmental and water management projects, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory milestones.
• Serve as project owner for high-visibility compliance initiatives and environmental infrastructure projects required under site permits and regulatory agreements.
• Cook up cross-functional project teams including engineering, environmental, sustainability, legal, and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment between project execution and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain project controls including schedules, budgets, forecasting, and risk management processes; monitor progress and implement corrective actions when required.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors through all phases of project development including scoping, design review, construction oversight, commissioning, and performance evaluation.
• Support regulatory engagement by coordinating preparation of technical reports, compliance documentation, and project updates for regulatory agencies including CDPHE, DRMS, DWR, and other authorities.
• Provide clear and timely project reporting to executive leadership, including status updates, key risks, mitigation strategies, and decision points.
• Maintain project documentation and regulatory records necessary to support defensibility, compliance verification, and organizational continuity.
• Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with company health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing complex environmental, water management, or infrastructure projects, preferably in mining or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex critical projects involving engineering design, environmental permitting, and regulatory commitments.
• Strong understanding of Colorado regulatory frameworks and experience working with agencies such as CDPHE, DRMS, DWR, and EPA.
• Proven ability to manage consultants and contractors, including scope development, schedule management, budget control, and deliverable review.
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills, including preparation of regulatory submittals, technical reports, and executive briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Colorado.
• Salary range for this position starts at $150,000 to $160,000.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• employee share purchase plan
• PTO
• STI

Skills

• Project Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Regulatory Engagement
• Technical Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving

Benefits

• Health, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Standards Compliance

Pay

• $150,000 to $160,000

Schedule

• Site-based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine, located in a high-altitude environment (above 8,000 feet).
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather conditions as needed.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.