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.

Application deadline : 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.

• 8years 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 #AlwaysLearning , we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned , and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s  Top 200 Environmental Firms . We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at  [email protected] or call 1-480-581-5378. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. 

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Wyoming based position can expect a salary of $82,992.00/yr. - $109,200.00/yr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive  Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. 

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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