Senior Manager Mineral Economics Advisory

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager Mineral Economics / Advisory to join our West Region and support the financial and strategic evaluation of mining projects across the full project lifecycle. This role combines strong analytical capability with commercial insight to help clients make informed investment development and operational decisions. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex multidisciplinary mining engagements partnering closely with technical teams to translate project concepts into robust financial outcomes that support value creation and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory and Financial Analysis

• Develop review and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate mining projects including cash flow forecasts NPV IRR and other investment metrics.
• Conduct market assessments commodity pricing analysis operating and capital cost benchmarking and economic trend evaluations.
• Perform sensitivity scenario and risk analyses to assess project robustness and identify key value drivers.
• Evaluate project economics across different development options production scenarios and strategic alternatives.
• Support the preparation of economic sections of technical studies reports and investment memoranda.

Project Integration and Delivery

• Work closely with mining engineering geology processing environmental and infrastructure teams to integrate technical inputs into financial models.
• Support economic evaluations for scoping studies prefeasibility studies feasibility studies and life-of-mine assessments.
• Contribute to technical and commercial due diligence assignments independent reviews and transaction support engagements.
• Ensure consistency transparency and defensibility of assumptions used across technical and financial workstreams.
• Assist with project planning schedules and deliverables to meet client expectations and quality standards.

Client Engagement and Business Support

• Present financial and strategic findings to clients lenders investors and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Support clients with investment decision-making development planning and strategic evaluations.
• Contribute to proposal development including technical approaches scopes of work and commercial inputs.
• Build trusted client relationships through high-quality advisory support and responsive service delivery.
• Support knowledge sharing innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the advisory team.

Management and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide daytoday leadership mentoring and technical guidance to junior and midlevel mineral economics and advisory staff.
• Oversee workload planning task assignments and prioritization to ensure project commitments are met efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Review and approve financial models analyses and deliverables prepared by team members to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment with project objectives.
• Support performance management activities including coaching professional development and contribution to performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing continuous improvement and alignment with AECOMs values and business goals.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Engineering or related discipline and 10 years of relevant mining economics financial analysis or advisory experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of experience supporting mineral economics mining advisory or project evaluation assignments within a consulting or mining environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced financial modeling for mining projects across multiple commodities and development stages.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies due diligence or transaction-related engagements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams within a consulting or professional services environment.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time