Senior Environmental Project Leader - Reclamation & Closure

GHD; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness program

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead reclamation and closure mining projects across the lifecycle, directing multidisciplinary teams from planning to delivery.

This role focuses on permitting, environmental disciplines, and financial performance, with a hybrid schedule joining the office three days a week in the West region.

Candidates should have 10+ years in mining consulting, strong client relations, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting experience for mining clients.
• 5+ years’ experience managing environmental, infrastructure, reclamation and/or closure projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and contractual requirements.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to travel as required to client sites and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex mining projects.
• Develop project execution plans, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, permitting specialists, and construction professionals.
• Monitor project performance and ensure delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee subcontractors, subconsultants, and specialized technical teams.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project management procedures and quality management systems.
• Accountable for project profitability and financial performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and change management.
• Track project metrics and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure efficient utilization of project resources.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationships

Financial acumen

Risk management

Regulatory permitting

Team leadership

Negotiation

Business development

Multidisciplinary coordination

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead reclamation and closure mining projects across the lifecycle, directing multidisciplinary teams from planning to delivery.

This role focuses on permitting, environmental disciplines, and financial performance, with a hybrid schedule joining the office three days a week in the West region.

Candidates should have 10+ years in mining consulting, strong client relations, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed.