Operations Manager – Mining Projects

Shimmick; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimmick is seeking a Mining Operations Manager to lead in the Western US, overseeing multi-project mining construction with a focus on safety, schedule and cost performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and internal teams, mentoring staff, and shaping contract administration and risk management while pursuing growth opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and extensive experience leading mining construction project operations.
• Ability to manage complex multi-project portfolios across sites and teams.
• Strong writing, editing, and client-focused messaging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational governance for mining projects, ensuring safety, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Mentor staff on contract administration, cost controls, scheduling, and negotiations.
• Support market growth through strategic planning, client analysis, and pursuit activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including legal, estimating, and risk management.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

SharePoint

CMiC

Job description

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Mining Operations Manager to be based in the Western US. In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure companies in the industry. With market leadership in mining, water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Operational Leadership:

• Sponsor Project PMs to ensure safe, profitable work.

• Develop and mentor project staff on contract administration, cost controls, scheduling basics, contract negotiations, field management.

• Recruit staff and craft to support the growing business.

• Plan for mining fleet CapEx and maintenance.

Market Growth:

• Support strategic planning for key pursuits in target sectors, including client analysis, competitive positioning, and teaming recommendations.

• Support capture plan development, pursuit calendars, and SWOT analyses.

• Facilitate go/no-go discussions and strategy sessions with executive sponsors and BD teams.

• Ensure all messaging reflects the client’s values, pain points, and success criteria.

• Analyze RFQs, RFPs, and contract documents to identify key risks, requirements, and opportunities.

• Coordinate with legal, estimating, and risk management teams to ensure proposal responses reflect contract compliance and risk mitigation strategy.

Client and Internal Facilitation:

• Coordinate input and feedback from subject matter experts, partners, estimators, and executives.

• Foster strong relationships with clients during prepositioning, procurement, and debrief stages.

• Facilitate interaction between site staff and corporate departments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree extensive experience leading mining construction project operations, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant discipline.

• Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills, with experience tailoring technical content for client needs.

• Experience facilitating meetings and working groups with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, executives, and JV partners.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, CMiC (Cost Management).

Additional Information:

• This position oversees Shimmick’s Western US mining operations and may be based out of any number of regional offices or a home office convenient for travel to multiple site locations.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $225,000 – $275,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick’s comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Locations

US-CO-Denver | US

ID

2026-3038

Category

Program & Project Management

Type

Full Time