Assistant Project Manager Mining

Loenbro•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of mining projects, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, quality, budget, and schedule requirements. The role works closely with project managers, mine operations, engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and clients to support successful delivery in surface or underground mining environments. It assists with mining construction, infrastructure, expansion, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects, as well as project startup, execution, commissioning, and closeout. The position supports schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, cost controls, contract administration, procurement, contractor coordination, safety and regulatory compliance, project reporting, documentation, and KPI tracking. It requires work in active mining environments, travel to mine sites, and extended schedules when project demands require.

Requirements

2–5 years of project coordination, construction, mining operations, engineering, or related experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Project.
Experience with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced mining environment.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative leadership and team-building capabilities.
Ability to work in active mining environments, including surface and underground operations.
Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, and access operational areas.
Willingness to travel and work extended schedules when project demands require.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and mining industry experience may be considered.
Experience supporting capital projects, mine development, processing facilities, or infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with surface or underground mining operations.
Experience with ERP, procurement, or project management systems.
Mining industry experience.
MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification.
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
Experience managing contractors in mining, construction, or industrial environments.
Knowledge of heavy equipment, mine infrastructure, processing facilities, or mine development projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing mining construction, infrastructure, expansion, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects.
Support development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
Coordinate activities among operations, engineering, procurement, contractors, and subcontractors.
Track project milestones and progress against established plans.
Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records, reports, and action items.
Assist with project startup, execution, commissioning, and closeout activities.
Monitor project costs, labor utilization, equipment productivity, and material expenditures.
Assist in preparing cost reports, budget updates, and project forecasts.
Support change order management and contract administration.
Identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with MSHA, OSHA, company, and site-specific regulations.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Ensure contractor compliance with site safety standards and project requirements.
Support environmental compliance and permit obligations where applicable.
Coordinate contractor mobilization, site access, and work execution.
Assist with procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and purchase order tracking.
Monitor contractor performance and document project progress.
Support negotiations related to scope changes and project deliverables.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.
Maintain project documentation, including drawings, schedules, RFIs, contracts, and submittals.
Track project KPIs and present progress updates to stakeholders.
Assist with project closeout documentation and lessons-learned reviews.