Study Manager - Metals Projects

Hatch; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Study Manager to join our Metals Project Development team in Salt Lake City. You will lead early-stage studies (FEL1–FEED) and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class concept designs and value-driven solutions for metals projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mining/metals project studies, strong planning, earned value management, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Typical 10+ years of experience managing studies or projects in the mining and metals industry.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including earned value management.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and handle high-pressure situations to support the team.
• Strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Hatch values and safety are embedded throughout opportunity identification, pursuit, and delivery setup.
• Developing project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Setting up progress measurement and delivery systems.
• Active management of progress through earned value, cost, and schedule performance metrics.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, controls, procurement, and environmental disciplines.
• Embedding value optimization practices and conducting design reviews and risk analyses.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, and safety protocols.
• Fostering communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with commodity directors and regional/global leadership on opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Earned value management

Stakeholder management

High communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Study Manager - Metals Projects (101132)

Requisition ID101132-Posted09/11/2026

Location:Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Study Manager to join our Metals Project Development team, providing management, technical leadership and world-class design expertise to Hatch's metals business units.
As a Study Manager, you will develop pursuits and manage engagements for earlier project development phases, also known as FEL1, FEL2, FEL3, FEED, pre-feasibility or feasibility study phases.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring Hatch values, including our commitment to safety, are embedded throughout the opportunity identification, pursuit, project development and set up for delivery.
• Developing project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Set-up of progress measurement and delivery systems
• Active management of progress through earned value, cost-performance, and schedule performance metrics to ensure studies remain on track and within cost and schedule targets.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction/commissioning planning, environmental disciplines and others as required for a particular study.
• Embedding value optimization practices, including design reviews and risk analyses, to maximize project value.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, quality requirements and safety protocols.
• Fostering communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.
• Working with commodity directors and regional/global leadership to identify and pursue opportunities – developing proposals, estimates and presentations as needed.

You bring to the role

• Typically 10+ years of experience managing studies or projects in the mining and metals industry. Experience in multiple sectors or commodities advantageous but not specifically required.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including earned value management.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and accommodate high pressure situations to support the team in meeting project objectives.
• An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives.
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project (including internal and external clients).
• A high emotional quotient (EQ) that can be applied to motivate teams, increase team efficiency, and aid in conflict resolution.
• Experience with NI 43-101 and/or S-K 1300 disclosures is considered an asset.
• BSc/BEng degree in an engineering discipline and registration as a Professional Engineer is not specifically required but is considered an a

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.