Project Manager - (Mine Waste Solutions)

Ausenco; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Project Manager for Denver or Tucson with deep expertise in tailings and geotechnical engineering within mining. Lead teams, manage complex projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while leveraging regulatory insight and entrepreneurial drive.

The role demands experience across geotechnical investigations, tailings management, and heavy civil design, with a strong track record of delivering strategic growth and exceptional client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Recognized expertise in tailings/geotechnical engineering; consulting/mining experience valued.
• Professional designation (PE) preferred; strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects across multiple service areas and subcontractors with schedule and client challenges.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of multidisciplinary staff.
• Provide expert technical support within and outside the organization.

Skills

Tailings

Geotechnical Eng.

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Spanish (adv)

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

GeoStudio

FLAC

PLAXIS

Job description

Our Geotechnical team is growing and we are looking for a Project Manager – Denver or Tucson to join us. You are a technical expert in Tailings and Geotechnical Engineering and heavy civil within the mining sector. You will bring scientific/technical mastery, sophisticated regulatory understanding, leadership skills, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen interest in growing and evolving the business, leading teams, and mentoring staff.

About The Role

• Overseeing projects involving multiple service areas and subcontracts as well as stakeholder, client and/or schedule challenges.
• Supporting hiring, integration, development, and mentoring of multidisciplinary staff.
• Providing expert support and advice within and outside of the organization.
• Mentoring and developing staff, specifically on geotechnical investigation, mining infrastructure design, foundations design, geotechnical analyses, seismic hazards studies, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Utilizing technical knowledge and multidisciplinary expertise—geotechnical engineering, civil design, tailings and water management—to manage multiple projects and lead a team.
• Managing and strengthening relationships with existing clients and networking to maximize business opportunities and foster long-term partnerships.
• Directing and performing highly complex or specialized aspects of the work while collaborating with other project managers.

About You

• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Recognized as an expert in tailings/geotechnical engineering with a dedication to and passion for your discipline.
• Professional designation (PE) is preferred.
• Experience working on heavy civil projects (e.g., plants).
• Minimum of 10‑20 years of relevant experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment.
• Proficiency in slope stability, seepage, and settlement modeling tools (e.g., GeoStudio, FLAC, PLAXIS).
• Experience with domestic and global projects related to tailings management in the mining industry.
• Track record of developing and executing strategic plans for customer and market segments, consistently exceeding business objectives.
• Consulting acumen, including an entrepreneurial spirit, strong self‑direction, and an overarching belief in client satisfaction.
• Strong people skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and training staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in a second language, including Spanish is an advantage.

Why Ausenco?

• Career advancement – embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work‑Life Balance – experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home, and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
• Holistic approach to wellness – take a proactive approach to your overall well‑being. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. As a global company, we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.