Senior Mine Closure Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mine Closure Project Manager to join our team in any of our Western United States offices. This is a full-time leadership role for a dynamic professional with nearly 20 years of consulting experience in mine closure remediation and environmental projects. The ideal candidate will bring experience in mine closure planning remediation and reclamation; you will bring specific technical expertise sophisticated regulatory understanding leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen interest in evolving and growing the business and mentoring staff.

In this role you will lead complex mine closure and remediation programs drive regulatory compliance and sustainability and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams. You will work on projects spanning site environmental investigation due diligence feasibility studies detailed design remediation and closure collaborating with Lead Engineers Senior Technical Consultants and Subject Matter Experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead mine closure programs from investigation to feasibility through detailed design remediation and closure ensuring excellence in safety schedule quality and financial performance.
• Regulatory & Technical Oversight: Develop and implement integrated mine closure strategies that meet regulatory requirements (e.g. BLM EPA/CERCLA state mining agencies) and sustainability goals.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Direct teams across hydrogeology geotechnical environmental science and remediation engineering to deliver constructible solutions.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the senior client-facing leader managing communication with clients regulators and stakeholders to align on project objectives.
• Business Development: Cultivate client relationships lead capture efforts and oversee proposal development to expand AECOMs mine closure portfolio.
• Risk & Financial Management: Oversee risk identification mitigation and project financials including budgeting forecasting/EAC and change management.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Mentor and coach project managers and technical staff fostering a culture of excellence risk-based decision-making and continuous capability building.
• Quality & Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture leveraging certifications such as 40-hr HAZWOPER and 10-hr Construction to drive proactive risk management.
• Leadership Success Measures
• Growth Targets: Build and maintain a robust project pipeline enhance win rates and expand strategic client accounts.
• Delivery Targets: Achieve target margins improve schedule predictability strengthen risk management practices and uphold a stringent safety culture.
• Talent Targets: Develop succession plans mentor project managers and encourage professional development through certifications and hands-on project involvement.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Geosciences Civil Environmental Mining or a related field with 10 years of relevant experience in mine closure remediation or mining environmental programs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid drivers license willingness to conduct site visits as needed and successful MVR required
• Successful completion of client required drug screen may be required.
• Ability to travel up to 33% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related discipline.
• 20 years of technical and leadership experience in mine closure remediation and reclamation projects.
• Professional licensure (PE/PG or equivalent) in at least one Western U.S. mining jurisdiction (e.g. NV CO UT AZ) with ability/eligibility to obtain additional licensure as needed.
• Experience managing large/complex projects including subcontractor management and multi-office delivery models.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in forecasting/EAC management change control and margin performance.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Comprehensive understanding of civil design related to earthworks grading and constructability.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage complex projects/programs with accountability for scope schedule quality and financial performance.
• Strong communication technical writing and MS Office skills.
• Experience developing and executing regulatory engagement strategies

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role 

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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