Senior Project Manager

DISA Uranium; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pool

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Employee stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional Development

Job summary

DISA Technologies seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead deployment, commissioning, and optimization of our HPSA technology for uranium remediation. The role spans engineering-to-field execution in Southwestern Colorado and the Navajo Nation, with 25–50% field time.

You will collaborate across DISA teams and external partners in a dynamic startup environment. You will drive schedules, budgets, and customer updates while ensuring safety, compliance, and performance as we scale mining units for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience with field deployments and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of field equipment deployments from engineering through field commissioning
• Develop and manage project schedules, risk registers, and status updates for stakeholders
• Coordinate across internal teams to drive projects on time and on budget
• Ensure adherence to DISA's project workflows and quality standards
• Serve as the main client contact for updates, timelines, and deployment coordination
• Monitor readiness of components, labor, and logistics for commissioning and site operations
• Lead project risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions
• Support financial tracking including change orders and forecasts
• Prepare executive-level reporting for leadership and board
• Stay current with trends in minerals processing, remediation, and resource recovery
• Abide by all policies and safety trainings
• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Communication skills

Customer focus

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to be part of a team that is bringing revolutionary technology to the remediation industries? DISA Technologies is revolutionizing mineral recovery with our patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology—an innovative solution that upgrades critical minerals from mined ore and legacy waste. Serving both the mining and remediation sectors, we recover valuable resources that power industry, strengthen energy independence, and restore contaminated sites to productive use. Our technology unlocks economic and environmental value, transforming how the world processes, remediates, and recycles essential mineral assets.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting the development, deployment, commissioning, and optimization of DISA's Patented HPSA technology for our Uranium remediation sector, particularly in Southwestern Colorado and the Navajo Nation. This position oversees field operations, with 25-50% of time spent in the field. The position involves hands‑on engineering work, customer service support, and collaboration with multiple DISA internal teams and external partners. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for successful development, construction, and deployment of our HPSA mining units to our Uranium remediation customers. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic start‑up environment, wearing multiple hats and contributing to many areas of business development.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, Metallurgical, or Minerals Processing Engineering is preferred


• 5+ years of experience in project management with a background in an engineering or manufacturing environment is required.

Supervisor

Chief Operating Officer, unless otherwise designated.

Typical Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of field equipment deployments from engineering through field commissioning


• Develop and manage project schedules, risk registers, and status updates for both internal and external stakeholders


• Coordinate across internal teams (engineering, supply chain, production, operations) to drive projects forward on time and on budget


• Ensure adherence and implement processes to DISA's internal project workflows and quality standards


• Serve as the main point of contact for client updates, field execution timelines, and deployment coordination


• Monitor readiness of components, labor, and logistics to support commissioning and site operations


• Lead project risk mitigation strategies, proactively identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions


• Support financial tracking, including change orders and project forecasts


• Prepare executive-level reporting, synthesizing technical and financial project information into clear updates for leadership and board members


• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in minerals processing, remediation, and resource recovery to drive innovation


• Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA


• Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.


• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of chemical, mechanical, or process engineering principles


• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with a strong customer- focus


• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects effectively


• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients


• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects


• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, supporting shared goals and fostering positive relationships


• Adapt to dynamic environments and identify solutions to challenges with flexibility and problem-solving skills


• Maintain professionalism with high attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all work deliverables


• Uphold and demonstrate DISA's Values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change


• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards


• Be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States


• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

DISA Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/ or stand for extended periods of time


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally


• Must be able to walk over uneven terrain for long periods of time


• Expect 25-50% of time spent in the field


• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather environments


• Must be able to interact with people and technology while either standing or sitting


• To best service our customers, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation


• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as typing.

Benefits

• Bonus Pool


• 401(k) with matching up to 4%


• Employee stock options


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid holidays


• Paid time off


• Professional Development