Senior Study Manager

Sedgman; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Career growth

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sedgman GmbH is seeking a Senior Study Manager to lead studies from concept to feasibility in the Phoenix, AZ area. The role involves managing studies, budgets, schedules, and coordinating diverse consultants to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

You will prepare proposals, maintain client relationships, and support business development while bridging technical teams and stakeholders to convert studies into executable projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant field (Process, Chemical, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Professional Engineering license is preferred/asset; additional certifications are a plus.
• 20+ years of experience in project study development, engineering, study delivery, and/or site operations in mining and mineral processing.
• 8+ years of continuous Study Leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and tenders with the aim of winning and converting to execution opportunities.
• Develop and deliver robust studies and tenders within budget, schedule and client expectations, achieving a commercial outcome.
• Build and coordinate a study team across departments and external consultants.
• Maintain professional client relationships with project representatives.
• Support Business and Project Development with technical inputs.
• Develop value-based business cases combining commercial concepts and technical knowledge.
• Ensure standard documents and processes are used consistently.
• Align study estimates and execution plans with commercial models and contracting strategies.
• Oversee handover of studies to next project phase (engineering, projects).
• Maintain client relationships and CRM updates (Salesforce) to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal development

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Job description

Location: 2222 E Yeager, Chandler, AZ

Sedgman is currently seeking a Senior Study Manager to join the team in the Phoenix AZ office. The ideal candidate will have had experience in leading studies (Concept to Feasibility), overseeing the entire process from planning to report delivery. They will undertake the preparation of proposals and tenders, and development of studies and other project development work with the intention of winning, completing and converting this work into projects that fit the Sedgman business plan, forecast and project win and execution strategy. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, budgets, schedules and coordinate diverse specialist consultants when required (geology, environmental, etc.). The incumbent will bridge technical teams, business development and stakeholders to ensure high quality, on-time project deliverables. This is an exciting time to join Sedgman as we are well positioned in the critical minerals space, offering up a chance to pursue personal and professional growth with our business, and offering the incumbent the opportunity to be part of a team to take an initial study through into execution.

What does this role involve? Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals and tenders with the intention of winning, completing and converting this work into execution opportunities.
• Develop and deliver robust studies and tenders according to agreed budget, schedule and client expectations, achieving a successful commercial outcome.
• Develop and maintain a study team, identify resource requirements, and coordinate input by various departments and external consultants as required.
• Develop and maintain professional client relationships with project representatives.
• Support Business and Project Development activities through provision of targeted technical inputs and advice.
• Develop optimum value business cases that bring together commercial concepts and technical knowledge.
• Ensure standard documents and processes are implemented and continuously used.
• Ensure alignment of study estimates and execution plans with expected commercial and contracting models.
• Facilitate handover of studies and development work to the next phase (e.g. engineering, projects).
• Build client relationships and foster communication, and update CRM system (Salesforce), including new opportunities and documenting client feedback.

What are we looking for in our future team member? Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Process, Chemical, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)
• Will have their Professional Engineering license, Arizona Certification; an asset if possess other engineering certifications
• Must have 20+ years’ of relevant experience in project study development, engineering, project study delivery, and/or site operations/support (in mining & mineral processing)
• Will have 8 or more years’ continuous experience in a Study Leader role.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience with large (mining) clients, making presentations.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

What’s in it for you?

• Health and benefits package
• 401K Matching
• Opportunity to work on significant projects for the Global mining industry
• Significant career growth potential
• Discretionary bonus

The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographic location and market conditions at the time of hire.

Sedgman is part of the CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry.

Our Values, The Sedgman Way:

• Integrity:being respectful and honest with ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Accountability:committing to what we are responsible for.
• Innovation:continually adapting and evolving for the future.
• Delivery:amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.

Choose Sedgman as your employer of choice - we look forward to receiving your application!