Senior Mine Closure Project Manager

AECOM•Santa Fe, NM

6h•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mine Closure Project Manager to join our team in any of our Western United States offices. This is a full-time leadership role for a dynamic professional with nearly 20 years of consulting experience in mine closure remediation and environmental projects. The ideal candidate will bring experience 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. In this role, you will lead complex mine closure and remediation programs, drive regulatory compliance and sustainability, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams. You will work on projects spanning site environmental investigation, due diligence feasibility studies, detailed design, remediation, and closure, collaborating with Lead Engineers, Senior Technical Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences, Civil, Environmental, Mining, or a related field with 10 years of relevant experience in mine closure, remediation, or mining environmental programs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid driver’s license, willingness to conduct site visits as needed, and successful MVR required
Successful completion of client required drug screen may be required.
Ability to travel up to 33% of the time

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
20+ years of technical and leadership experience in mine closure, remediation, and reclamation projects.
Professional licensure (PE/PG or equivalent) in at least one Western U.S. mining jurisdiction (e.g., NV, CO, UT, AZ), with ability/eligibility to obtain additional licensure as needed.
Experience managing large/complex projects, including subcontractor management and multi-office delivery models.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in forecasting/EAC management, change control, and margin performance.
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Comprehensive understanding of civil design related to earthworks, grading, and constructability.
Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage complex projects/programs with accountability for scope, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
Strong communication, technical writing, and MS Office skills.
Experience developing and executing regulatory engagement strategies

Responsibilities

Lead mine closure programs from investigation to feasibility through detailed design, remediation, and closure, ensuring excellence in safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
Develop and implement integrated mine closure strategies that meet regulatory requirements (e.g., BLM, EPA/CERCLA, state mining agencies) and sustainability goals.
Direct teams across hydrogeology, geotechnical, environmental science, and remediation engineering to deliver constructible solutions.
Serve as the senior client-facing leader, managing communication with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to align on project objectives.
Cultivate client relationships, lead capture efforts, and oversee proposal development to expand AECOM’s mine closure portfolio.
Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and project financials, including budgeting, forecasting/EAC, and change management.
Mentor and coach project managers and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence, risk-based decision-making, and continuous capability building.
Champion a “safety-first” culture, leveraging certifications such as 40-hr HAZWOPER and 10-hr Construction to drive proactive risk management.