Director of Engineering - Mining & Project Delivery

Ausenco

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

Reporting to the VP, USA & Project Execution, you will drive innovation, build capability, and partner with study managers and clients to shape scope and strategy while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering with at least 15 years’ experience in the mining industry.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer
  • Leadership training or development experience is a strong asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and delivering presentations
  • Solid engineering background with strong technical expertise in the relevant discipline
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Commercial mindset with experience growing business with new and existing clients
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to set direction, provide clear guidance, and mentor others

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Engineering Managers, discipline engineers, and designers.
  • Mentor and develop managers across North America.
  • Build and strengthen technical capability across engineering teams to meet project and market demands.
  • Serve as a key member of the Southwest Leadership Team and contribute to strategy and growth.
  • Lead governance, standards, and project audits to ensure quality.
  • Oversee studies and projects as executive sponsor and ensure delivery on time and budget.
  • Collaborate with clients, study managers, and directors to manage expectations and scope.

Skills

Leadership
Mentorship
Strategic thinking
Budgeting
Client relationships
Cross-functional collaboration
Proposal writing

Education

Engineering degree
Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Reporting to the VP, USA & Project Execution, you will drive innovation, build capability, and partner with study managers and clients to shape scope and strategy while delivering on time and within budget.

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