Senior Project Manager, Mining & Industrial Systems

WSP USA; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Project Manager to command project delivery for mining and related industries across North America. You will oversee engineering studies through project closeout, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes client relations, risk management, and strategic planning. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in project management within mining or related sectors, a strong credential in engineering, and proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in a project engineering, project management, or engineering management role within Mining, Mineral Processing, Industrial Water Treatment, or Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery processes in AEC; solid management background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across leaders, clients, subcontractors, and employees.
• Experience managing project financial performance and forecasting costs to complete.
• Self-motivated with strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PM tools; QA/QC adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple projects.
• Lead teams delivering engineering studies, EPCM, Owner's Engineer, and other models.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work across process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and environmental disciplines.
• Support business development, client relations, proposals, and resource planning.
• Monitor budgets, hours, expenses, and constructability; ensure regulatory and technical compliance.
• Establish technical review levels and assign qualified staff for reviews.
• Develop initiation and setup docs: risk registers, PMP, QP, PSP, and communications plan.
• Conduct formal closeout and lessons-learned sessions.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Budget forecasting

MS Office/PM tools

Risk management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Project Manager to command project delivery for mining and related industries across North America. You will oversee engineering studies through project closeout, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes client relations, risk management, and strategic planning. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in project management within mining or related sectors, a strong credential in engineering, and proven ability