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Your Opportunity
Stantec's Reno, Elko, or Las Vegas, NV offices are looking for a mid to senior level project manager with at least 10 years of experience working with and/or in the mining industry related to environmental services and permitting and compliance issues. The primary duty of this role is to manage multiple planning and permitting projects for a wide range of private- and public-sector clients and to develop client relations and develop business from the mining industry.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Guide the permitting and planning process and oversee all aspects of a variety of mining-related projects, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor management.
• Mentor and develop staff in technical practices, regulatory strategy, and project management efforts.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
• Manage technical studies and ecological resource assessments that are performed by subject matter experts for mining projects such as traffic analyses, air & noise analyses, socioeconomic analyses, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other natural resource surveys.
• Manage permitting/compliance projects related to mining projects.
• Perform research, conduct environmental analyses (field and desktop), develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal, state, and local requirements (laws, regulations, policies, and ordinances).
• Prepare NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs).
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.

Business Development

• Grow key accounts, in collaboration with multiple Stantec teams, with a focus on environmental, engineering and other technical services.
• Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Introduce new Stantec service offerings to the client collaborating with Stantec Subject Matter Experts that focus on service delivery to the mining industries.
• Actively participate in technical approach and pricing associated with proposal development.
• Support project delivery within your area of expertise.
• Actively participate in regional and national industry groups to advance the Stantec brand.
• Anticipate medium and long-term client needs and industry dynamics.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of the mining industry, including mine permitting and compliance issues, NEPA requirements, and related environmental regulations.
• Professional experience in managing mining industry client relationships with a focus on environmental and engineering services.
• Preexisting relationships and experience with mining companies within Nevada and/or adjacent states.
• Geographically based in Western US, preferably Nevada. Travel is required to conduct project and business development activities throughout Nevada and adjacent states.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with experience either presenting at public workshops and/or facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others, to keep other team members aware of project and client needs.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.
• Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening.
• Strong work ethic, sense of humor, and desire for team success.

Education and Experience
B.S. in planning and/or related engineering or environmental discipline; a master's degree is desirable.
At least 10 years of relevant professional consulting and/or mining industry related experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility.
At least 10 years of experience with building client relations and developing business.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | NV | Reno
Other Locations: United States | NV | Elko
Organization: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/03/2026 10:03:10
Req ID: 1004796
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