Program Manager (Mining)

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for

GHD has an opportunity for aMining Program Managerto join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. We are seeking self-motivated professionals with excellent technical skills local regulatory knowledge and values to build credible relationships with clients and the community. Youll need to be flexible in your approach to challenges and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering technical solutions.

As a Program Manager you will be accountable for leading a value-stream program of work within a portfolio delivery model. This role translates portfolio objectives into actionable delivery across multiple projects provides program-level governance and drives predictable execution through disciplined PMO practices (decision rights performance management change control and risk mitigation) supported by consistent tools processes systems and a common data environment.

This position leads the Mining value stream including mine waste management mine closure and decommissioning mining hydrology & hydrogeology and construction/yellow iron capabilities where required. The role ensures compliant delivery aligned with state mining laws and applicable consent orders/cleanup criteria.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead an integrated program plan for mining-related environmental work including closure waste management and supporting technical disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant mining laws environmental regulatory authorities and any consent order requirements; drive readiness to meet cleanup criteria.
• Coordinate technical SMEs and delivery partners; align field execution reporting and data management under standardized PMO controls.
• Maintain program visibility through governance cadence dashboards evidence packs and verifiable deliverable acceptance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and issue escalations with clear decision rights and documented outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance in active production settings while enabling operations through timely environmental support.
• Lead programmatic delivery across geographically dispersed sites; bundle work to improve field resourcing scheduling and regulatory reporting efficiency.
• Coordinate regulatory SMEs by basin/state and support early regulator engagement advocacy and consistent reporting expectations.
• Oversee program tools and controls such as compliance tracking by basin/regulatory authority digital field data collection and data visualization for program visibility.
• Implement early deviation detection and mitigation (cost scope compliance) and promote standardized billing invoicing and PO processes.

What you will bring to the team:

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-project programs or value streams within a PMO-style governance model.
• Proven ability to establish decision rights governance cadence change control and risk management practices.
• Experience working with regulated environmental operational or industrial programs with strong compliance expectations.
• Strength in performance management financial oversight (forecast/variance) and partner/vendor/subcontractor governance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead integrated teams across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Experience with digital field data collection automated reporting workflows and analytics dashboards used for compliance/performance monitoring.
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification documentation audit trails) into workflows.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in the environmental market with a strong record of developing and implementing projects within the industry
• Bachelor degree in a science-or engineering related field
• Professional Registration (Engineer or Geologist) is a plus

This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings to the extent allowable by applicable law and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings.

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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 ( Watchers Jenny Craig) Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary range: $178200-$222750 based on experience and location

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 color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.