Project Manager- Mining

About the role

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Mining to join our facilities engineering team in our Fairbanks, AK office. If you’re seeking an opportunity to make your mark as a project manager, take a look at RESPEC! We are employee-owned with over 55 years of industry expertise. RESPEC offers a people-first culture with a workplace grounded in curiosity and integrity. Do meaningful work and help shape what’s next!

The Project Manager – Mining is a hands-on role that focuses on solving problems onsite at various mining client projects across Alaska. Role responsibilities include collaborating with in-office staff, clients, and contractors at the mine site(s).

The Project Manager- Mining engages in all levels of project delivery, from client engagement, working collaboratively with stakeholders and technical experts in order to deliver innovative, technical, and value-added solutions within set schedules and budgets; development of budgets, schedules and reports; coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient, and timely completion of work in order to meet and/or exceed client expectation.

• Support senior leadership with business development activities and help strengthen client relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally to successfully manage and execute a variety of projects
• Build and maintain strong professional working relationships internally and externally
• Provide leadership (directly and indirectly) to a variety of staff on assigned projects
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and high personal safety standards
• Travel, day and overnight, is needed to ensure client and project satisfaction. May include remote destinations in the Alaskan wilderness. Must have ability to travel utilizing a variety of transportation modes including small engine aircraft, ATVs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned/commensurate with a project manager role

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineering license or Project Management Professional certification is preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally
• Strong skills in mining methods, engineering, and planning
• Competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Solid financial, commercial, and contractual acumen
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience managing medium to large teams
• Understanding of risk management and incident investigation principles
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance; holidays; paid leave; 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); continuing education; and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.