Regional Mine Operations Manager
Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Western Regional Mining Operations Manager
We are seeking a highly talented Mining Operations Manager to be based in the Western US. In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Operational Leadership· Sponsor Project PMs to ensure safe, profitable work.
· Develop and mentor project staff on contract administration, cost controls, scheduling basics, contract negotiations, field management.
· Recruit staff and craft to support the growing business.
· Plan for mining fleet Cap Ex and maintenance.
Market Growth· Support strategic planning for key pursuits in target sectors, including client analysis, competitive positioning, and teaming recommendations.
· Support capture plan development, pursuit calendars, and SWOT analyses.
· Facilitate go/no-go discussions and strategy sessions with executive sponsors and BD teams.
· Ensure all messaging reflects the client's values, pain points, and success criteria.
· Analyze RFQs, RFPs, and contract documents to identify key risks, requirements, and opportunities.
· Coordinate with legal, estimating, and risk management teams to ensure proposal responses reflect contract compliance and risk mitigation strategy.
Client and Internal Facilitation· Coordinate input and feedback from subject matter experts, partners, estimators, and executives.
· Foster strong relationships with clients during prepositioning, procurement, and debrief stages.
· Facilitate interaction between site staff and corporate departments.
Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree- preferably in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant discipline + extensive experience leading mining operations, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills, with experience tailoring technical content for client needs.
- Experience facilitating meetings and working groups with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, executives, and JV partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, CMiC (Cost Management).
- This position oversees the Western US mining operations and may be based out of any number of regional offices or a home office convenient for travel to multiple site locations.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- 50% travel is expected
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