Minerals Project Studies Lead – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr • Reno, NV

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior minerals project studies lead to join their engineering and design team. In this hybrid role, the lead will lead and support multidisciplinary teams in preparing and delivering scoping studies, preliminary economic analyses (PEA), pre-feasibility studies (PFS), and feasibility studies (FS) for Barr’s minerals industry clients. This role involves managing the full scope of technical studies, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, while integrating technical, permitting, and financial analyses to maximize project value. The studies lead will help ensure planning, preparation, and delivery are consistent and meet varying client needs. The position offers the opportunity to successfully steer complex studies through clients’ stage-gate processes, developing and applying robust study management techniques, while leading a multidisciplinary team across multiple offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, metallurgy, geology, or a related minerals industry discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant study experience.
• Solid understanding of technical reporting standards (SK-1300, NI 43-101, and JORC).
• Solid understanding of study project execution including project development phases (PEA, PFS, FS).
• Demonstrated leadership skills in project management and/or project development.
• Demonstrated project organization and management skills.
• Experience with cost and financial modeling and CAPEX/OPEX estimation.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.), Registered Member (SME or MMSA), or similar registration to support role as Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP).
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Project (or similar scheduling program).
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CAD drawing reviews (such as Adobe or Bluebeam).
• Familiarity with various mine planning/modeling software packages.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at mining and/or mineral processing operations is preferred.
• Relevant experience with EPC/EPCM, mining construction, or successful studies completion is preferred.
• Business development experience (such as lead finding for new projects) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of resources based on level of study.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals, manage project-level scope, schedule, and budget; conduct effective change management.
• Serve as the Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) on relevant sections of studies published under the standards of Canadian National Instrument 43-101, United States SEC S-K 1300, and Australasian JORC.
• Conduct project site reviews as required based on level of study.
• Conduct business development, project management and scheduling, budget estimation, and workload estimation.
• Provide support through training and mentorship for other mining team members to develop their technical and study management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to employees through an annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees