Mine Closure Project Manager

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

9h•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Mine Closure Project Manager to be based out of any of our locations in the western United States. This is a full-time role. The person in this position will work on and lead projects and develop opportunities that enhance our mine closure and remediation practice. Our clients choose AECOM because of our multidisciplinary capabilities and track record of proven performance. We are seeking a leader with major project delivery experience with proven ability to build and lead technical teams in the development of mine closure plans and implementation of mine closure projects. As an experienced professional in mine closure planning, remediation, and reclamation, you will bring specific technical expertise, sophisticated regulatory understanding, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen interest in evolving and growing the business and mentoring staff. Your demonstrated commitment to safety along with a strong operational understanding of safety risks in mining environments, and ability to mentor employees to support a safe work culture will supplement AECOM’s existing safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, etc.) and 8+ years of related experience within mine closure, remediation, or reclamation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
Valid driver's license
Proficient with MS Office Suite; excellent knowledge of Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, etc)
15+ years of technical experience within mine closure, remediation, and reclamation
Proficiency in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Professional licensure in at least one mining jurisdiction (for example, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, or Arizona)
Civil engineering design, preferably in earthworks and grading
Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to align interdisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
Proficient technical writing experience for detailed design reports and regulatory document submissions.
MSHA Surface Miner training
40hr HAZWOPER training

Responsibilities

Working closely with AECOM personnel in United States and Internationally to develop and implement mine closure plans and remedial solutions for clients in the private and public sector that meet regulatory requirements and protect human health and the environment.
Collaboration with, and coordination of, diverse technical teams including hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, water treatment specialists, biologists, revegetation, costing specialists, etc. to develop integrated mine closure plans that meet technical and regulatory requirements.
Reviewing technical work plans and cost estimates; interpreting data; conducting remediation/closure technology evaluations and feasibility studies.
Technical and financial management of projects to meet commitments on budget, quality and schedule.
Development of proposals, delivery of projects, and technical review of reports for regulatory submission (e.g., studies, research projects, closure plans, permit applications, management plans).
Periodically attending site visits to proposed, operating or closed mines in support of client relationship building, proposal development and project delivery.
Business-development activities including building and maintaining existing and new client relationships, tracking marketing leads and project opportunities, developing proposals and presentations, networking, and sharing AECOM’s capabilities with existing and potential clients.
Client and regulatory communication, staff mentoring.