Project Manager - Mine Permitting and Reclamation; Chicago​/Downers Grove

Overview

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager and practice leader in mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation to support our continued mining practice growth in the West and Southwest regions of the United States. The successful candidate will work closely with senior officers, business development leadership, project teams, geoscientists, construction teams, and other technical professionals to drive growth.

This is an opportunity to join a successful team of professionals who are growing a full-service team serving clients in the mining market.

• Provides engineering technical and management leadership for mine permitting, reclamation, and remediation, including evaluating current market conditions and working with leadership on business development.
• Provides creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual engineering problems.
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes programs and projects, and develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements business development activities for targeted growth markets and accounts, collaborating with business line leaders to pursue client development.
• Develops project proposals and works with mining business leaders to support and grow the mining practice.
• Works with existing and potential clients to provide long-term strategic solutions for mine infrastructure.
• Stays informed about industry-leading technical and regulatory forums and participates in select sector trade organizations.
• Directs and coordinates conceptual studies, detailed design, field investigation, field installation and construction support in the mining industry.
• Directs coordination with clients, assists with contract negotiations and preparation.
• Initiates or assists in directing project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives.
• Maintains and promotes a focus on safety and effectively utilizes Burns & McDonnell's Quality Program in the production of final deliverables; ensures effective communication and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures effective management of change, including impacts to total cost of ownership.
• Mentors and guides less experienced designers and engineers.
• Interfaces with suppliers, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepares construction/installation scopes of work and participates in the development of construction specifications, project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in engineering or related degree from an accredited program. Minimum 7 years (15 years preferred) of related experience with mine permitting, mine reclamation, remediation and mine infrastructure.
• Experience with tailing and heap leach direct mining experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
• 8 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

$- Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package supports employees with insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and a 100% employee-owned ESOP in addition to the 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Job:
Project Management

Primary

Location:

US-IL-Downers Grove

Other Locations: US-IL-Chicago

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Req

Job Hire Type:
Experienced