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GHD Group

Senior Project Director (Mining)

Wayne, PA · On-site

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and ... GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Project Director to provide delivery leadership ...

Stantec

Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

... Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote ... Ability to direct others in the use of efficiency and financial programs such as Excel, Tableau ...

Stantec

Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

... Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote ... Ability to direct others in the use of efficiency and financial programs such as Excel, Tableau ...

GHD

Senior Project Director (Mining)

Fresno, CA

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and ... GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Project Director to provide delivery leadership ...

Coeur Mining

Short Range Engineer

Juneau, AK · On-site

Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians ... It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the ...

LANNON STONE PRODUCTS INC

Mine Engineer

Sussex, WI · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Technical Services Director Supervises: N/A Salary: $75,000-$110,000 FLSA Classification: Exempt Job Summary Mining Engineers perform a variety of engineering tasks to optimize the long-term ...

westmoreland

Engineer III - Mining

Craig, CO

$130K - $155K/yr

Supervisor Responsibilities This position has direct supervisory responsibility for engineers ... Minimum 7 years of related work experience, mining or heavy earthmoving in the civil industry.

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How much do director mining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director mining engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Mining Engineer vs Mining Engineer?

AspectDirector Mining EngineerMining Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license, extensive experienceBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, entry to mid-level experience, PE license optional
Work EnvironmentExecutive office, project sites, corporate meetingsMining sites, fieldwork, project planning
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, large industrial firms, corporate leadershipMining companies, consulting firms, construction projects

The main difference between a Director Mining Engineer and a Mining Engineer is the level of responsibility and experience. The Director typically oversees multiple projects, manages teams, and sets strategic goals, requiring advanced credentials and extensive industry experience. In contrast, a Mining Engineer focuses on designing, planning, and executing mining operations, often at an operational or project level. Both roles are essential in the mining industry but differ significantly in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Director Mining Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Senior Project Director (Mining)

GHD Group

Wayne, PA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Project Director to provide delivery leadership, governance, and assurance across complex environmental programs supporting the Mining value stream. This role is ideal for a senior professional who thrives in regulated environments and brings a strong track record of compliant, defensible, and repeatable project delivery for owner operators.
As a Senior Project Director, you are a trusted advisor to clients, comfortable operating at the intersection of technical delivery, regulatory compliance, and program governance. You bring deep familiarity with state mining laws, consent orders, and cleanup criteria, and you know how to embed QA/QC, verification, and documentation controls into day-to-day execution, so compliance is achieved by design, not inspection.
Success in this role requires lateral thinking, decisiveness, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through ambiguity while maintaining schedule, quality, and regulatory certainty.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Approve project planning and ensure fit-for-purpose execution plans (scope, schedule, resourcing, risk, and stakeholder communication).
  • Lead monthly project health checks to confirm regulatory status, schedule adherence, technical progress, risks, and subcontractor performance; assign corrective actions and document closeout.
  • Maintain documentation and traceability: ensure outputs are tracked, issued/received transmittals are recorded, and an audit trail is maintained for key deliverables (plans, analytical packages, reports, submittals, meeting notes, corrective actions).
  • Ensure communications, reporting plans, and deadline control are defined during initiation/planning and actively tracked to meet reporting obligations on time.
  • Oversee vendor and subcontractor governance, including use of prequalified vendors, review of work plans/procedures, and verification pathways consistent with deliverable requirements.
  • Enforce output verification and quality requirements prior to external use; ensure competent check/review and director approval are completed and evidenced in the project workspace.
  • Coordinate with the Program Manager on escalations, decision rights, and alignment to program-level governance and performance measures.
  • Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement-controls embedded in workflows, not added later.

What you will bring to the team:
  • Demonstrated leadership of complex or high-risk projects within regulated environments.
  • Strong grasp of project governance, assurance/verification, and documentation controls.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication capabilities.
  • Experience using PMBOK-aligned tools such as communication/reporting plan templates, WBS-based planning, and structured health checks.
  • Experience with integrated data pipelines and dashboards that support compliance and performance visibility.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
  • PE will be highly regarded
  • 10+ years of progressive experience delivering environmental or mining projects, including leadership of complex, high-risk, or regulator-driven programs, including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
  • Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required
  • Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.
  • Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.

This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings, to the extent allowable by applicable law, and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings.
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Benefits:
  • 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
  • Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
  • Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
  • Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $134,775 - $168,460 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
About Us
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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