[Hiring] Mining Study Program Manager @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Mining Study Program Manager to join our growing Mining team supporting projects across North America and Globally. The successful candidate will manage mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support while working as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

This individual will collaborate with project managers and engineering discipline leads to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions for mining clients. The role requires solid technical knowledge of the mining industry and involves managing strategic and operations aspects of programs to provide alignment with client objectives and study requirements. The role includes the ability to establish and maintain rapport with the client while managing several studies simultaneously.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in studies and/or project management pertaining to the mining industry (preferred).
• Proven track record in mining industry program and project management (preferred).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) (preferred).
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or completion of AECOM’s internal project management certification program (preferred).
• Experience managing international mining projects or programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of geological exploration/modeling, mining engineering, mineral processing, environmental permitting, geotechnical investigations, and hydrogeological modeling (preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities (preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders (preferred).

Requirements

• No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future.
• No relocation will be offered for this role.
• This posting is for a current vacancy, and AECOM intends to fill this position by January 25, 2027.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits.
• Perks, flexible work options, well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.