Lead Environmental Engineer_ Mining

Reclamation, and/or Closure

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of mining!  Together and with our mining clients, we will create a lasting community benefit making water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come.

Be a key Senior Project Manager driving growth in our US mining market.  Work on exciting mining projects for new and existing clients. Showcase your technical capabilities and expertise. 

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?   

GHD’s US West Mining Team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across the full mining lifecycle. This role will manage multidisciplinary teams supporting mine permitting, infrastructure development, reclamation, closure, and post-closure projects for mining clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for project delivery, client relationship management, business development support, financial performance, and leadership of technical teams. The role requires strong project management skills, a solid understanding of mining and regulatory environments, and experience coordinating engineering, environmental, geotechnical, water, and permitting disciplines.

This position offers the opportunity to lead high-profile projects that help clients develop, operate, reclaim, and close mining facilities safely, responsibly, and efficiently.

Join an employee-owned firm that will invest in your growth and development. GHD is the place for aspiring people like you to thrive, achieve your career goals, and make a lasting impact. 

This position can be based in any of our offices across the West region (Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Roseville, CA; Seattle, WA; Irvine, CA; Eureka, CA; Concord, CA; Bay Area, CA, Redding, CA).

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture!  Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.  Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with a passionate and high performing team, this position offers responsibilities including: 

Project Delivery:

• Manage complex mining projects and programs from planning and initiation through completion. 
• Develop project execution plans, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary team comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, permitting specialists, and construction professionals.
• Monitor project performance and ensure delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee subcontractors, subconsultants, and specialized technical teams.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with, and document, project management procedures and quality management systems.
• Accountable for project profitability and financial performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and change management.
• Track project metrics and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure efficient utilization of project resources.

Project Financial Management

Client Development & Business Growth

• Serve as a trusted advisor to mining clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, and strategic account planning.
• Contribute to annual sales and growth objectives.
• Key Competencies
• Strategic project leadership
• Client relationship management
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Risk management
• Regulatory and permitting expertise
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Business development
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Executive communication skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, geological, geotechnical, mining, etc.), science (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, etc.), or related technical discipline required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, geological, geotechnical, mining, etc.), science (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, etc.), or related technical discipline required
• Minimum 10+ years of consulting experience for mining clients related to one or more of the following:
  • Environmental or geotechnical site investigations
  • Mining-Influenced Water
  • Mine site hydrology, hydrogeology, and/or geochemistry
  • Mine Planning and Closure
  • Tailings Management/Design
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mining Exploration
  • Permitting and regulatory compliance experience for the mining industry (air, NEPA, NPDES, stormwater, etc.)
  • Water quality permitting (aquifer protection, direct discharge, stormwater)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience managing environmental, infrastructure, reclamation and/or closure projects, preferably for the mining industry 
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and contractual requirements.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required to client sites and project locations.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines
• A self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness
• Experience and/or formal training with project management best practices a plus, but not required
• Professional registration (PE, PG) a plus, but not required

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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Salary Range: $107,000-$178,000 based on experience and location

Benefits: 

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement  program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices