Mine Technical Services Leader – Open Pit & Underground

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 166,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Mine Technical Services Manager to lead North American geology, mining (open pit and underground), advisory services, and mineral processing teams across the full project life cycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and close collaboration with sector leaders, with opportunities to develop talent and engage clients. Some domestic and international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Mining Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• A Master of Business Administration degree, while not necessary, is viewed as an asset.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant study/project and/or program management experience.
• Direct study experience in the mining and/or heavy industry sectors is required.
• Existing professional registration is preferred or ability to pursue during the first year of employment (PE, PG, and/or QP).
• Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).
• Demonstration of innovation of the mining process for past projects or roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a multi-disciplinary team through project work from high level studies through full execution.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports from Order-of-Magnitude/PEA to Definitive Feasibility Studies.
• Engage in business development with a focus on external relationships and key clients.
• Interface with clients on project technical issues and act as program sponsor on key accounts.
• Define scope and execution plans with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enhance study management processes including risk, value management, and QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Client relationships

Risk management

Business analysis

Project management

Communication

QA/QC

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mining Engineering

MBA (asset)

Professional registration (PE/PG/QP)

Tools

QP Certification

Job description

Stantec in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Mine Technical Services Manager to lead North American geology, mining (open pit and underground), advisory services, and mineral processing teams across the full project life cycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and close collaboration with sector leaders, with opportunities to develop talent and engage clients. Some domestic and international travel is required.