GHD Group

Senior Project Manager- Mining

GHD Group • $68K — $140K *
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
  • PE or PG is a plus
  • 8+ years in environmental consulting with experience in remediation and site assessments
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is advantageous
  • Experience with high-volume, standardized programs for efficiency
  • Familiar with upstream field support and mining closure practices
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and plan projects using structured project management practices
  • Manage project execution and controls, tracking progress and dependencies
  • Coordinate communications and reporting to meet regulatory requirements
  • Oversee vendors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with verification procedures
  • Support digital data collection and reporting workflows
  • Prepare deliverables for review and approval before external use
  • Close out projects with thorough documentation and lessons learned

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with an energetic and high-performing team
  • Variety of projects with ongoing learning opportunities
  • Support for professional development and certification
  • Dynamic work environment focused on compliance and best practices
  • Chance to contribute to impactful environmental projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

GHD has an opportunity for a SeniorProject Manager-Mining to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. The Project Manager leads day-to-day planning and execution for assigned projects, using standardized PMO tools and repeatable workflows. The role coordinates teams, manages scope/schedule/cost controls, and prepares compliant deliverables for verification and approval.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding).
  • Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability.
  • Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations.
  • Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways.
  • Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility.
  • Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use.
  • Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support 'no surprises' delivery.
  • Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required


What you will bring to the team:
  • Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation.
  • Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach.
  • Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables.
  • Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
  • Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
  • PE or PG will be highly regarded
  • 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
  • Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required
  • Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.
  • Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.

Salary Range: $684,000-$140,000.00 based on experience and location.

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
Learn more about GHD Group
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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