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AECOM · 2 hours ago

Principal Tailings Project Manager

Denver, CO

Contract

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a highly motivated Principal Tailings Project Manager to lead large-scale tailings storage facility projects and oversee multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with international best practices.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership on large-scale tailings storage facility (TSF) projects, overseeing planning, design, and construction in accordance with international best practices (e.g. GISTM)

Serve as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with mining clients, regulators, and stakeholders while guiding strategic project delivery and providing alignment with business objectives

Direct multi-disciplinary teams of geotechnical, civil, structural, and environmental engineers in developing design solutions for tailings storage facilities, underflow sand embankments, cyclone stations, tailings pipelines, seepage control systems, and water management infrastructure

Championing a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across all project phases, integrate risk management practices into design and construction

Navigate and resolve conflicts within the project team and with clients, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to stand firm on technical and contractual requirements while maintaining positive relationships

Lead project financial management, including preparation and negotiation of contracts, project budgets, schedules, and change management to deliver on time and within scope

Generate and interpret EVM reports to provide actionable insights for project stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement

Mentor and develop engineering leads, deputy project managers, and project control team members, provide technical guidance, career development support, and fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and accountability within the team

Support business development efforts by leading proposal preparation, developing capture strategies, and positioning AECOM for future TSF and mining infrastructure projects globally

Qualification

Tailings storage facility designGeotechnical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCivil engineeringProject financial managementClient relationship managementLeadershipTeam collaboration