AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Mining Study Program Manager to join our growing Mining team supporting projects across North America and Globally. The successful candidate will manage mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support while working as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
This individual will collaborate with project managers, and engineering discipline leads to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions for mining clients. The role requires solid technical knowledge of the mining industry and involves managing strategic and operations aspects of programs to provide alignment with client objectives and study requirements. The role includes the ability to establish and maintain rapport with the client while managing several studies simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Business development activities to promote AECOM’s growing presence in Mining
- Facilitate communication and collaboration to address client concerns and achieve project milestones.
- Oversee planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination of program activities.
- Manage program staffing, subcontractor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Develop and implement project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control measures.
- Utilize advanced project management tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and AECOM’s proprietary systems for tracking progress and managing resources.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and monitoring.
- Prepare progress reports, work plans, and financial summaries for internal and client review.
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, budgets, and schedules.
- Travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally, including occasional extended assignments.
- Enforce quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to meet project standards.