Lead Project Manager- Mining

About the opportunity

SWCA is currently seeking a Lead Project Manager - Mining to join our nation-wide Mining Team. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in supporting environmental opportunities within the precious, base, industrial and rare earths markets.

SWCA provides flexible work schedules, telecommuting options, continuing education opportunities, and a spot bonus program. We offer an extremely varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects with an opportunity to learn new things every day. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position, eligible for distributed work in the US. Project work will initially occur primarily in Wyoming and may branch out to support clients throughout the US.

Final date to receive applications:
Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a qualified candidate. Once we have identified a suitable individual, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

* Apply technical knowledge in mining and related environmental services (e.g., studies, permitting, NEPA, operation support, and closure) to support project tasks and team objectives.

* Manage medium to large-sized mine permitting, owner's environmental, NEPA, and closure/reclamation support projects, ensuring project deliverables meet required standards.

* Provide technical, planning, and permitting support to project teams in Wyoming and neighboring states.

* Serve as project manager for assigned clients, collaborating with team members to deliver project objectives.

* Support the execution of mining projects within the Colorado/Northern Plains sub-region through effective project management.

* Assist with mining projects in other regions as needed, working under the direction of senior staff.

* Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders within assigned mining projects.

* Contribute to SWCA's reputation for successfully supporting mining projects with challenging environmental and regulatory requirements.

* Identify and recommend innovative approaches within assigned projects and stay informed about developments in the mining industry.

* Ensure assigned projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet client expectations and internal requirements.

* Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or related technical field.

* 8 years of project management experience and in the mining industry (preferred).

* Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office.

* A working understanding of agency internal processes and procedures and with federal land management and regulatory agencies, such as the BLM, USFS, NPS, BOR, DOE, DOT, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

* Strong business development skills as a "seller/doer" to develop productive business relationships with agency, client, and industry contacts.

Additional Information:

* Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; may include weekend and nighttime work.

* May require up to 25% travel.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #Always Learning, we #Never Settle, and we #Give Back.

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