Mining Program Management Specialist

AECOM; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mining Program Management Specialist for employment in Santiago de Chile. The role focuses on leading multi-project capital programs in the mining sector, establishing program execution plans and governance, and delivering standardized reporting across EPCM and related delivery models.

The candidate should have 8+ years in mining or heavy industrial infra, a relevant engineering degree, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in capital project and program management, with a focus on mining and heavy industrial infra.
• English/Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement integrated Program Execution Plans, governance frameworks, and standardized reporting across multi-project mining capital portfolios.
• Define program-wide processes for change management, risk mitigation, document control, procurement packaging, and quality assurance.
• Act as senior advisory link between client executive steering committees, AECOM leadership, and project/EPCM delivery teams.
• Oversee cross-project interface management to eliminate schedule conflicts and resource competition.
• Coordinate portfolio-level long-lead procurement strategies and global logistics across multiple construction packages.
• Align engineering, environmental/permitting, community engagement, and site construction activities across all sub-projects.
• Implement centralized program control systems to aggregate performance data into unified dashboards.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Structural)

Tools

PMIS (Primavera P6)

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced and talented Mining Program Management Specialist for employment in Santiago de Chile.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Establish and implement integrated Program Execution Plans , governance frameworks, and standardized reporting mechanisms across multi-project mining capital portfolios.
• Define and roll out program-wide processes for change management, risk mitigation, document control, procurement packaging, and quality assurance.
• Act as a senior advisory link between client executive steering committees, AECOM leadership, and individual project/EPCM delivery teams.
• Oversee cross-project interface management to eliminate schedule conflicts, resource competition, and operational friction between concurrent project work fronts.
• Coordinate portfolio-level long-lead procurement strategies and global logistics, leveraging economies of scale across multiple construction packages.
• Align engineering, environmental/permitting, community engagement, and site construction activities across all sub-projects within the program portfolio.
• Implement centralized program control systems to aggregate performance data (cost, schedule, earned value, risk) across all sub-projects into unified executive dashboards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Structural), Construction Management, or Project/Program Management from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in capital project and program management, with a strong focus on the mining and heavy industrial infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-project capital programs ($500M+ total portfolio value) under EPCM, EPC, PMC, or integrated owner’s team delivery models.
• English/Spanish proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• 10+ years of related experience.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional), PMP, P.Eng, PE, or CEng certification highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of mining value chains, process plant infrastructure, bulk materials handling, and tailings management.
• Advanced expertise in Program Management Information Systems (PMIS), scheduling tools (P6), and integrated cost control frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder negotiation, and executive communication skills with a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor teams.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public-and-private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10163158

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid