Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AECOM is hiring a Mining Study Program Manager to manage mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, client relationships, program delivery, resources, budgets, schedules, and quality while supporting mining business development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives
- Act as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
- Business development activities to promote AECOM’s growing presence in Mining
- Facilitate communication and collaboration to address client concerns and achieve project milestones
- Oversee planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination of program activities
- Manage program staffing, subcontractor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective solutions
- Develop and implement project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control measures
- Utilize advanced project management tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and AECOM’s proprietary systems for tracking progress and managing resources
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and monitoring
- Prepare progress reports, work plans, and financial summaries for internal and client review
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, budgets, and schedules
- Travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally, including occasional extended assignments
- Enforce quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to meet project standards
Skills
- BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future
- 15+ years of progressive experience in studies and/or project management pertaining to the mining industry
- Proven track record in mining industry program and project management
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or completion of AECOM's internal project management certification program
- Experience managing international mining projects or programs
- Knowledge of geological exploration/ modeling, mining engineering, mineral processing, environmental permitting, geotechnical investigations, and hydrogeological modeling
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Benefits
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include voluntary benefits and perks.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include flexible work options.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include business travel insurance.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include service recognition awards.
- Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Remote work; newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
- Career growth and career ambitions support.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.
- Award-winning training and development programs to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.
- A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.
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