Project Manager - Mining

Loenbro

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in construction, with 3+ years managing projects; mining, industrial, or heavy civil preferred.
  • Demonstrated ownership of a project P&L, including experience with project recovery.
  • Strong command of CPM scheduling, cost forecasting, earned value, and change management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience; PMP preferred.
  • Required safety certifications: MSHA Part 46/48, OSHA 30, and current first aid/CPR.
  • Ability to read and interpret diverse technical drawings across various service lines.

Responsibilities

  • Own the project contract, scope, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage and issue notices for any changes in contract conditions.
  • Oversee project budget management and monthly cost forecasts.
  • Develop and maintain the project schedule and coordinate with field teams.
  • Strengthen client relationships by being the single point of contact for project-level issues.
  • Lead weekly project meetings and ensure action items are documented and resolved.
  • Ensure compliance with project safety standards and manage incident investigations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Project Leadership
Location: On Site
Reports to: Sr. Project Manager or Area Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Summary:

Owns one project end to end: the contract, the money, the schedule of record, and the client project-level relationship. If the project makes or loses money, the Project Manager owns that outcome. The Project Manager is the only role that may authorize work outside the contracted scope, and the only role that commits the company to a client in writing at the project level.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Contract & Scope

• Own the contract: know what is in scope, what is excluded, what the notice requirements are, and what the deadlines for notice actually say.

• Conduct the scope handoff from estimating to the project team before mobilization; document assumptions, exclusions and allowances.

• Issue written notice of changed conditions within the contractual notice period - this is a Project Manager duty and cannot be delegated.

• Price, submit, negotiate and close change orders; maintain the change log with status and dollar exposure.

• Authorize extra work in writing. No other role may direct the company to perform work outside contracted scope.

Cost & Financial

• Own the project budget, cost coding structure and monthly estimate at completion.

• Produce the monthly cost forecast with documented basis; no unsupported swings.

• Submit the monthly accrual to the client by the contractual deadline (typically two business days before month end).

• Prepare and submit progress billings; drive resolution of any invoice that ages past terms.

• Approve project timecards, vendor invoices, subcontractor pay applications and expense reports.

• Prep for and present to Area Manager each project for EOM updates

Schedule

• Own the single schedule of record: baseline development, monthly updates, and all revisions.

• Integrate the Superintendent's three-week look-ahead into the schedule of record - they derive from it, they do not compete with it.

• Develop recovery plans jointly with the Superintendent when the project slips; own the client-facing schedule narrative.

• Own time-impact analysis and time-extension requests.

Procurement

• Issue purchase orders and subcontracts within authority; route above-threshold commitments to the Sr. Project Manager.

• Own the procurement log and long-lead item tracking; escalate delivery risk before it becomes a schedule impact.

• Own subcontractor commercial relationships, scope definition, and pay application approval.

Client & Team

• Serve as the single point of client contact at the project level. Route client executive matters to the Key Account Manager and field coordination to the Superintendent.

• Chair the weekly project meeting; publish minutes with actions, owners and dates.

• Direct the Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer; define the Assistant Project Manager's delegated scope in writing at kickoff and revise it when the scope changes.

• Support the Superintendent's field execution - remove obstacles, secure resources, resolve information gaps.

• Perform employee performance reviews as per Loenbro policy and set goals for individuals

Safety & Compliance

• Accountable for the project safety plan being adequate, funded and staffed; the Superintendent executes it.

• Accountable for training and permit compliance being current before work begins.

• Participate in incident investigations and own corrective action closure at the project level.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience, Education and Competency

• 7+ years in construction with 3+ managing projects; mining, industrial or heavy civil preferred.

• Demonstrated ownership of a project P&L, including a project that went badly and was recovered.

• Working command of CPM scheduling, cost forecasting, earned value and change management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field-earned experience. PMP preferred.

• MSHA Part 46/48; valid 5000-23; OSHA 30; first aid/CPR.

• Able to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, piping and electrical drawings, isometrics, P&IDs and specifications across all six service lines. The role's accountability does not change by service line.

Required Site Credentials

• MSHA Part 46/48 training as applicable to the site, with a valid 5000-23 certificate.

• Company and client contractor orientation, and site-specific training, completed before site access.

• Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record where site or company driving is required.

• Ability to pass pre-employment and site-required screening, including fit-for-duty where applicable.

Required:

  • Provide guidance and/or instruction to junior staff members.
  • logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

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