Senior Project Manager

AECOM; Questa (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex capital projects in mining, minerals, and metals. You will guide planning, engineering through commissioning and handover, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in mining or heavy industry, strong leadership and contract management skills, proficiency in project controls and ERP tools, and a track record of client relationship development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; 8 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for project planning, execution, and delivery within scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, delivery plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, construction management, project controls, quality, and health and safety.
• Oversee budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, resource utilization, and schedule performance with corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate engineering and technical activities to meet project requirements and standards.
• Direct procurement, contracting, and vendor management activities and oversee project risk and change management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex capital projects within the Mining, Minerals, and Metals industry. This role provides overall project leadership from early planning and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover, depending on project scope.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project execution, and serve as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities include establishing project execution strategies, managing financial and schedule performance, coordinating engineering and construction activities, and overseeing project risks, changes, and contractual requirements.

Projects may include mine closure, mine infrastructure, materials handling systems, tailings and water management, and related industrial facilities. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience delivering complex capital projects in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments, with strong capabilities in project leadership, client relationship management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for project planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, delivery plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and management procedures.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, construction management, project controls, quality, and health and safety.
• Establish project governance, reporting structures, financial controls, and performance metrics to monitor and maintain project performance.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, resource utilization, and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions and recovery strategies as needed.
• Coordinate engineering and technical activities to ensure deliverables meet project requirements, applicable standards, constructability expectations, and operational needs.
• Manage interfaces among engineering teams, vendors, contractors, construction personnel, clients, and site operations to support effective project execution.
• Oversee project development activities, including feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, front-end engineering, and detailed design.
• Direct procurement and contracting activities, including contracting strategies, vendor performance, and contractor coordination.
• Lead project risk, opportunity, and change management activities, including mitigation strategies, change orders, cost and schedule impacts, and contractual matters.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are integrated throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering, design reviews, and project optimization initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for construction execution, commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and final project handover, as applicable.
• Serve as a primary client contact, communicating project progress, financial performance, risks, schedule, and critical decisions.
• Lead project governance meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and project controls comply with company procedures and client requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project delivery professionals.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, estimates, client presentations, and strategic pursuit initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, expand project opportunities, and improve project delivery.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive project management experience in mining, minerals, metals, mine closure, heavy industrial, or related capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex capital projects involving multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Experience managing projects across multiple phases, including feasibility, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience with mine closure, mine infrastructure, materials handling, tailings management, water management, or related industrial projects.
• Experience in an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), or comparable project delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, financial management, scheduling, risk management, change management, and contract administration.
• Experience managing significant project budgets, client relationships, contractors, and complex project interfaces.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• PMP, PE, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $106000 to $150000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10164010

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 106000 - USD 150000 - yearly