Program Manager - Mine Closure

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution of large, multi-year environmental mine closure and reclamation programs, the largest of which is at the Questa Mine in northern New Mexico. This individual will be responsible for the safe, profitable, and technically successful delivery of a complex portfolio of environmental remediation, water management, earthworks, reclamation, support site services, and long-term stewardship projects. The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface with the client, subcontractors, internal technical teams and potentially regulatory agencies; while leading multidisciplinary project managers, engineers, scientists, construction managers, and field personnel. This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related discipline.
15+ years of progressive experience delivering environmental remediation, mine closure, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
7+ years leading large multidisciplinary project teams.
Demonstrated experience managing programs exceeding $25 million annually.
Strong understanding of: Mine closure, Reclamation, Water treatment, Earthworks/Civil Projects, Environmental permitting
Experience managing complex EPCM or environmental consulting projects.
Strong commercial and financial management skills.
Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MSHA certifications
Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CWA, and NPDES permitting
Experience working on legacy mining sites
Experience with consent decrees and long-term environmental liabilities
Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Business Administration is a plus.
Experience leading programs involving: Capital projects, Mine reclamation, Acid rock drainage mitigation, Tailings management, Water treatment operations, Large earthworks construction, Geotechnical stabilization, Stream restoration, Habitat restoration, Environmental monitoring, Long-term stewardship
Experience working in mountainous terrain and remote field environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead overall execution of a multi-million-dollar environmental mine closure program.
Develop and execute annual and multi-year program delivery strategies.
Ensure safe, predictable, and profitable delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
Establish program governance, reporting, risk management, and performance metrics.
Identify, engage and manage a variety of Subcontractors
Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence, both with AECOM staff and subcontractors.
Serve as the senior day-to-day representative to the client.
Build trusted executive-level relationships.
Facilitate program reviews and executive steering committee meetings.
Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes and expand services.
Manage client expectations through transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.
Provide leadership across projects including: Construction management, Environmental compliance, Sustain Capital Maintenance work
Ensure projects are delivered to achieve annual scope and outcome commitments: Safely, On schedule, Within budget, In accordance with permit requirements, To company quality standards
Manage overall program financial performance.
Oversee annual forecasts and operating plan developments.
Monitor revenue, margin, backlog, and utilization.
Lead change order negotiations.
Review subcontractor performance and commercial risk.
Support contract negotiations and claims management.
Work with leadership on achieving contract key performance indicators.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Engineers, Geologists, Environmental Scientists, Construction Managers, Field Technicians, Craft Labor, Subcontractors
Mentor future project leaders.
Foster collaboration across technical disciplines.
Drive accountability and high performance.
Champion a strong safety culture by: Leading visible safety initiatives, Conducting regular field visits, Supporting incident reporting and investigations
Ensuring compliance with: OSHA, Client safety requirements, Company HSE standards
Promote continuous improvement in quality management and operational excellence.
Coordinate with: Federal agencies, State regulators, Tribal governments (where applicable), Local communities, Landowners, Environmental organizations
Support permitting, compliance reporting, inspections, and regulatory negotiations.