Mining Study Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Oversee mining projects from initial studies to detailed engineering and construction support.

• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary project teams.

• Collaborate with project managers and engineering leads to create practical and innovative engineering solutions.

• Manage both strategic and operational elements of programs to meet client objectives and study requirements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while simultaneously managing multiple studies.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives.

• Serve as the main liaison among clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

• Engage in business development initiatives to enhance AECOM’s presence in the mining sector.

• Promote effective communication and collaboration to resolve client issues and achieve project milestones.

• Supervise planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination of program activities.

• Manage program staffing, subcontractor relationships, and resource distribution.

• Develop and execute project plans addressing scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.

• Utilize Microsoft Project, Primavera, and AECOM proprietary systems to monitor progress and manage resources.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and monitoring.

• Create progress reports, work plans, and financial summaries for both internal and client review.

• Maintain precise records of project activities, budgets, and timelines.

• Implement QA/QC procedures to achieve project standards.

• Travel approximately 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally, including potential extended assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field, accompanied by 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in studies and/or project management within the mining industry.

• Demonstrated success in program and project management in the mining sector.

• Proficient in project management software, including Microsoft Project and Primavera.

• Certification in project management, such as PMP, or completion of AECOM’s internal project management certification program.

• Experience in managing international mining projects or programs.

• Knowledgeable in geological exploration/modeling, mining engineering, mineral processing, environmental permitting, geotechnical investigations, and hydrogeological modeling.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally, including potential extended assignments.

• No sponsorship will be provided for this role, now or in the future.

• No relocation assistance will be offered for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.