Senior Project Manager – Business Development, Environmental Services for Mining

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a senior leader to help set the vision and expand our mining business across the western United States. You will manage multiple major client accounts, develop relationships across the mining sector, and drive strategic business development efforts with regional leaders to achieve growth targets.

You will oversee permitting, NEPA-related analyses, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring staff and delivering integrated services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, including 5+ years in consulting.
• Strong client relationships with mining clients and credible track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead expansion of the mining business in the western US.
• Develop and manage multiple key mining client accounts.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities aligned with strategy.
• Oversee permitting, planning, and regulatory compliance for mining projects.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with regional leaders to achieve targets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and integrated service delivery across disciplines.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Regulatory Understanding

Mining Sector Experience

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Professional Registration (Preferred)

Tools

Regulatory Compliance Tools

Environmental Analysis Methods

Job description

• Help set the vision and lead the expansion of our mining business in the western United States.
• Support the achievement of continuing regional growth for the Mining Sector.
• Manage and grow multiple key client accounts within the Mining sector.
• Develop and maintain a broad range of client relationships throughout the sector.
• Identify, pursue, and lead business development opportunities consistent with the strategic plan.
• Drive revenue growth opportunities for the entire range of Stantec services and champion an integrated services approach.
• Work with regional business leaders, regional growth leaders, technical discipline leaders, sector leaders, and other business developers to achieve business performance targets.
• Support growth of a team of high performers. This will include supporting recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and other account managers.
• Identify trends and develop a long‑term view of the sector market and key client account base. Work to position the company in key portions of the regional market to provide for sustainable growth.
• Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
• Support setting the vision and executing the implementation of our mining sector strategic plan by growing the western US within a collaborative team environment.
• Innovate and enhance our capabilities, geographic footprint, and integrated approach.
• Use critical thinking, good business sense, and organizational values to make collaborative decisions in situations involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
• Guide the permitting and planning process and oversee all aspects of a variety of mining‑related projects, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor management.
• Mentor and develop staff in technical practices, regulatory strategy, and project management efforts.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
• Manage technical studies and ecological resource assessments that are performed by subject matter experts for mining projects such as traffic analyses, air & noise analyses, socioeconomic analyses, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other natural resource surveys.
• Manage permitting/compliance projects related to mining projects.
• Oversee and/or perform research, conduct environmental analyses (field and desktop), develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal, state, and local requirements (laws, regulations, policies, and ordinances).
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
• Work with other business lines within Stantec to build integrated service delivery for projects.
• Attract and retain staff needed to secure and deliver sector specific expertise and client relationship growth.
• Provide effective leadership, marketing direction and guidance to a team of professionals dedicated to growing our western US teams and further develop Stantec’s profile in the marketplace.
• Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
• Demonstrate a commitment to our code of business conduct and ethics policies.
• Exemplify integrity by treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
• Embrace diversity by recognizing, valuing, and leveraging the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of every individual, promoting cross‑cultural understanding, fairness, and inclusion throughout our organization and with our clients and third‑party organizations.

Requirements

• Strong project management and business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with mining clients.
• Client account and top‑line management experience at a scale of >$5M net revenue per year.
• Strong understanding and experience within the mining sector.
• Solid reputation and high level of personal and professional credibility based upon in‑depth experience and successful client outcomes.
• Substantial experience in environmental consulting and a solid background serving the needs of mining clients.
• Team player with ability to both lead and support projects and initiatives within a collaborative environment.
• Technical skills and ability to understand mining client’s key needs and formulate solutions.
• Ability to travel dependent on need and adherence to safety protocols.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees and professional registration are strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, which must include relevant experience within the mining sector, with a minimum of 5 years within a consulting role.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in project management and business development within the mining sector, with a strong focus on client relationship management and environmental consulting. Capable of leading teams, driving revenue growth, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Business Development
• Mining Sector Expertise
• Environmental Consulting
• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Client Account Management
• Technical Report Preparation
• Environmental Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Control
• Proposal Development
• Permitting Process Management
• Ecological Resource Assessment
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science
• Professional Registration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Mining Sector
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Client Relationship Growth
• Safety Protocols
• Diversity and Inclusion