Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Mining Sector
Brief Description Project Manager/Senior Project Manager – Mining Hydrogeology/Geochemistry Location: Flexible (Hybrid or 100% Remote, Approved States) Compensation: $95,000 - $145,000 annually (negotiable based on experience) Spheros Environmental is seeking a talented, team-oriented, and organized Project Manager - Mining or Senior Project Manager – Mining to join our growing Mining Services Team. This role is ideal for a seasoned hydrogeologist, mine water management specialist, or mining geochemist with 3-5 years of mining related project management experience (for the PM role) and 10–15 years of mining-related project management experience (for the Sr. PM role), particularly in hard-rock, surface, and underground mine settings. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise in hydrogeology, hydrology, mine water management, and/or mining geochemistry and team/project leadership to projects throughout the western U.S. and internationally, supporting clients through all mining phases—from pre-feasibility and permitting to operations and closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple mining hydrogeology and/or geochemistry projects and prioritize effectively.
- Provide high-level technical support in areas such as conceptual model design, aquifer test analysis, and groundwater flow modeling.
- Mentor staff and lead technical development across mining hydrogeology and/or geochemistry focus areas.
- Develop work plans, budgets, and schedules tailored to complex mining projects.
- Write and review clear, technical reports for diverse audiences.
- Lead business development efforts within mining hydrogeology, water management, geochemistry, and mine waste practices.
- Engage mining clients across all project phases and represent LRE Water at industry conferences.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3-5 years (for the PM role) or 10–15 years of experience (for the Sr. PM role) in mining-related hydrogeology, hydrology, and/or geochemistry.
- Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Hydrologist (PH), or similar certifications preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Technical Skills: Broad expertise in hydrogeology, aquifer testing, groundwater modeling, and mining water management.
- Software: Proficiency in scientific software, GIS, Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, and other industry-specific tools.
- Experience at hard-rock, surface, and underground mine sites strongly preferred
Why Spheros Environmental?
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $95,000 - $145,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
- Global Impact: Potential for national and international travel for project oversight and client engagement.
- Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.
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