Senior Mining Permitting & Environmental Project Lead

Stantec; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec’s Reno, Elko, or Las Vegas offices seek a mid to senior project manager with 10+ years in mining-related environmental services and permitting. Lead multiple planning projects, build client relations, and drive business in the mining sector.

Role focuses on permitting oversight, regulatory strategy, and coordinating with regulatory agencies, with travel across Nevada and adjacent states. Strong leadership and Excel/Office skills required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of environmental impact analysis methods and mining permitting knowledge.
• Experience managing mining industry client relationships with environmental services.
• Preexisting relationships with mining companies in Nevada or nearby states.
• Western US travel to Nevada and adjacent states; Nevada base preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide permitting and planning across diverse mining projects, including client contact, budget control, schedule, and subcontractor management.
• Mentor staff in regulatory strategy and project management practices.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and local governments.
• Oversee ecological resource assessments and environmental studies for mining projects.
• Prepare NEPA docs, EISs, EAs, and CEs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support business development and pricing discussions for proposals.

Skills

Mining industry experience

Environmental services

Project management

client relations

Budget control

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

B.S. in planning / environmental discipline

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Stantec’s Reno, Elko, or Las Vegas offices seek a mid to senior project manager with 10+ years in mining-related environmental services and permitting. Lead multiple planning projects, build client relations, and drive business in the mining sector.

Role focuses on permitting oversight, regulatory strategy, and coordinating with regulatory agencies, with travel across Nevada and adjacent states. Strong leadership and Excel/Office skills required.