Project Manager - Mine Permitting and Reclamation (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager and practice leader in mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation to support our continued mining practice growth in the West and Southwest regions of the United States. The successful candidate will work closely with senior officers, business development leadership, project teams, geoscientists, construction teams, and other technical professionals to drive growth. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. This is an opportunity to join a successful team of professionals who are growing a full-service team serving clients the mining market. This position requires proficiency in business development, managing projects and budgets, and coordinating staff and subcontractors to provide consulting, engineering, and construction/field operations services related to every aspect of mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation. The position requires the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and construction professionals to recommend, perform, and complete mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation projects.

Requirements

• BS in engineering or related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years (15 years preferred) of related experience with mine permitting, mine reclamation, remediation and mine infrastructure.
• Experience with tailing and heap leach direct mining experience are a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in mining industry.
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
• 8 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering technical and management leadership for mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation.
• Evaluates current market conditions and works with leadership on business development.
• Provides creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual engineering problems.
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements business development activities for targeted growth markets and accounts.
• Develops project proposals and works with mining business leaders to support and grow the mining practice.
• Works with existing and potential clients to provide long-term strategic solutions for mine infrastructure.
• Stays abreast and participates in industry leading technical and regulatory forums and select sector trade organizations.
• Directs and coordinates conceptual studies, detailed design, field investigation, field installation and construction support in the mining industry.
• Directly coordinates with clients and assists with contract negotiations and preparation.
• Initiates or assists in direction of project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives.
• Maintains and promotes a focus on safety and effectively utilizes Burns & McDonnell's Quality Program in production of final deliverables.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures effective management of change, including impacts to total cost of ownership.
• Mentors and guides less experienced designers and engineers.
• Interfaces with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers/designers.
• Prepares construction/installation scopes of work.
• Participates in the development of construction specifications, project schedules, project budgets, project staffing planning, and construction planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees