Capital Projects Director – US Mining

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to support and expand our US Mining business
. This position could work out of WSP's offices in Salt Lake City, UT;
Reno, NV;
Houston, TX; or Lakewood, CO. Other WSP office locations or remote options may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

• Lead, manage, and deliver major capital projects within the US mining industry, ensuring alignment with client business objectives, WSP standards, and industry best practices.

• Serve as Project Director for large-scale mining capital projects, providing strategic guidance, governance, and delivery oversight.

• Lead EPCM and IPD project delivery approaches, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure predictable cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.

• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting strategic pursuits.

• Coordinate with WSP’s global mining network to ensure consistency in project methodologies and leverage global expertise.

• Guide clients and internal teams through project development cycles, including execution planning, risk management, contracting strategy, and implementation.

• Promote WSP’s reputation through industry engagement, conference participation, and thought leadership.
  • Mentor and develop project managers and technical teams involved in major capital project delivery.

• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.

• 20+ years of experience in mining, major capital project development, and engineering services.

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Director or senior leader responsible for executing large mining capital programs.

• Strong background in EPCM, IPD, and alternative delivery models for large capital projects.

• Deep knowledge of mining operations, processing facilities, and supporting infrastructure.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead multidisciplinary teams, and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.

• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Ability to travel within and outside the US as required by project and business development needs.

• Experience leading multi-billion-dollar mining programs.

• Proven success developing execution plans, contracting strategies, and governance frameworks for major capital projects within the mining industry.

• Strong existing relationships with major mining companies across North America.

• Bilingual Spanish-English speaker, mining experience in Latin America

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $162,400 - $265,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or…