THIS IS A SECONDED ROLE, LOCATED ON-SITE AT A CLIENT FACILITY IN LANCASTER, CALIFORNIAThe Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the successful delivery of underground mining projects, serving as a key Worley representative embedded within a client organization in Lancaster, California. This role is seconded to the client and is responsible for supporting project execution, ensuring alignment with Worley and client objectives, contractual commitments, and project delivery requirements.
Working closely with client stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Project Manager oversees project planning, execution, risk management, and performance while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes. The role requires strong underground mining execution experience, leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a client-facing environment.
PurposeTo lead and support the execution of complex underground mining projects while serving in a secondment capacity at a client facility in Lancaster, California. The Senior Project Manager acts as an integrated member of the client's project team, providing project leadership, execution oversight, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership- Define and manage project scope, objectives, schedule, productivity, and budget.
- Oversee the execution of studies and projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate multidiscipline teams and resources to achieve project goals efficiently.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)- Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all project activities.
- Lead by example in applying Safety by Design, Constructability, and Maintainability principles.
- Ensure all team members comply with Worley and client HSE standards.
Technical & Quality Oversight- Provide technical direction across engineering, procurement, and project delivery functions.
- Review and validate study deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
- Drive innovation and best practices to improve project performance and outcomes.
Financial Management- Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
- Monitor project financials, track performance, and report on progress and variances.
- Contribute to proposal development, estimating, and business case reviews.
Execution Planning & Performance- Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
- Track performance against milestones, KPIs, and deliverables.
- Implement corrective and recovery actions as required.
Customer & Stakeholder Management- Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary interface for project communications, progress updates, and issue resolution.
- Ensure client KPIs and objectives are understood, monitored, and achieved.
Risk & Opportunity Management- Identify and assess project risks early in the lifecycle.
- Maintain a current risk register and develop mitigation and contingency strategies.
- Proactively identify opportunities to add value or enhance project delivery.
Key CompetenciesHealth & Safety - Leads by example in maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture.
Leadership - Inspires and motivates multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to achieve performance excellence.
Technical Expertise - Demonstrates strong knowledge of study execution and project delivery processes within the mining, minerals, and metals sectors.
Financial Acumen - Skilled in project cost control, forecasting, and financial performance optimization.
Execution & Performance - Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to scope while maintaining quality standards.
Communication & Collaboration - Clear, confident communicator who fosters transparent and effective communication across teams and with clients.
Customer Focus - Builds enduring client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent delivery of value.
Risk Management - Proactively identifies and mitigates risks while capitalizing on opportunities to improve outcomes.
What You Will Bring Required Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the mining, minerals, and metals industry OR similar industry experience, including at least 12 years in project management, supervisory, or technical leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary engineering or study projects.
- Strong background in underground mining projects, with demonstrated experience supporting project execution, construction, commissioning, or operational readiness activities within active mining environments.
- Proven experience in Front-End Studies & Advisory, Concept/Select, Consulting, PFS, FS, and NI 43-101 or SK-1300 reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Experience with workshare and engineering, procurement (EP) project environments.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience - Advanced degree or professional certification in project management or engineering.
- Professional registration (PE, P.Eng, CPEng, or equivalent).
- Certification from recognized project management bodies (PMI, APM, IPMA, or AIPM).
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Mining regulatory or MSHA certification and experience.
