Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking an experienced
Mining Sector Project Manager to join our Environmental Planning Group. This hybrid position will ideally be located in our Anchorage, Alaska office, however, AECOM will consider candidates in other geographic locations.
In this role you'll have the opportunity to join our interdisciplinary team to manage projects related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, state-level equivalent reviews, and environmental permitting. Your ability to manage NEPA projects; oversee staff; perform quality assurance and control; communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; and write technical assessments related to NEPA compliance is critical.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive NEPA and permitting experience, ideally involving mining, mine reclamation, and potential impacts to resources such as water, water quality, wildlife, fish, and social sciences. Strong leadership, technical judgment, and the ability to resolve complex issues will be essential to project success.
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:- Lead and oversee NEPA and environmental permitting for mining-related infrastructure, environmental remediation, mine closure, reclamation, and site restoration projects.
- Lead internal and client progress meetings, coordinate with regulators and client representatives, and communicate project status, issues, risks, and recommended actions to project leadership.
- Maintain accurate project records, meeting minutes, progress reports, and other required records.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to resource specialist staff, promoting consistent procedures, sound judgment, and a strong safety culture.
- Lead and contribute to proposals and client engagement/business development for mining and other project work.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline.
- 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education within NEPA and environmental permitting for mining-related infrastructure, environmental remediation, mine closure, reclamation, and site restoration projects.
- A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:- 10+ years of relevant experience, with a strong background in mining-related projects.
- Experience managing NEPA and permitting teams on large, complex, or technically challenging projects.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, progress reports, change order justifications, and other project deliverables.
- Experience coordinating with mining operators, environmental specialists, engineering teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and client representatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, negotiate resolutions, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Additional Information- Relocation is not available for this position.
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