Senior Project Manager​/Director

Position Overview

Location: Henderson, NV or Phoenix, AZ. Schedule: Full time.
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager, M&M to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and support our growth to align with the demand to supply responsibly sourced critical minerals. The Senior Project Manager will oversee multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from detailed design through to construction and commissioning. Atkins Réalis’s Minerals and Metals team is made up of over 400 professionals who work on large-scale projects that support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, and mine closure, providing tailored solutions for complex project challenges. We work collaboratively across the globe, delivering world-class projects in a transparent and ethical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for studies and plant engineering mandates, develop execution strategies, and manage the execution of these mandates in accordance with project scope and schedule.
• Use established project management tools to monitor project progress, ensuring budgets and schedules are met while promptly addressing any engineering issues and reporting critical updates to stakeholders.
• Develop engineering and construction execution plans and work packages, and manage the procurement requisition process including bid reviews and tender document evaluations to confirm technical conformance.
• Coordinate interfaces with client operations groups, support subcontractor prequalification and management, and liaise with client senior management to resolve any project conflicts.
• Ensure that sufficient staffing is available by clearly communicating the engineering scope and design requirements to team members.
• Support the management team in areas including Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Contract Administration, Cost Control, Estimating, Quality, and Health, Safety, Security and Environment, while managing project risks.
• Promote teamwork and a cooperative environment among employees.
• Guide and motivate the project team to achieve project goals, fostering the development of team members for potential advancement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in AZ, NV or eligible for PE status in any US state.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the mining, metals processing, or oil and gas sectors, with demonstrated success in leading projects valued at $100M+ from tender through commissioning.
• Proficiency in standard project management methodologies and techniques.
• A working knowledge of cost management, planning, and control methods.
• Site experience and/or operational experience within a mining process plant, with a strong understanding of project safety standards and the ability to cultivate a safety culture.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a strong client focus; excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.