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What is the difference between Manager Minerals Processing Engineer vs Minerals Processing Engineer?

AspectManager Minerals Processing EngineerMinerals Processing Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, professional licensure, management experienceEngineering degree, technical certifications, industry experience
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, team management, project oversightDesign, analysis, process optimization, fieldwork
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, processing plants, consulting firmsProcessing plants, engineering firms, research institutions

The main difference is that the Manager Minerals Processing Engineer oversees teams and projects, focusing on management and strategic planning, while the Minerals Processing Engineer concentrates on technical design, process development, and operational support. Both roles require engineering expertise, but the manager role adds leadership responsibilities.

What does a manager minerals processing engineer do?

A Manager Minerals Processing Engineer oversees the design, operation, and optimization of processes used to extract and purify minerals from ores. They manage teams of engineers and technicians, coordinate projects, and ensure that mineral processing operations are efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant. Their responsibilities also include troubleshooting plant issues, implementing new technologies, and working closely with other departments to meet production goals. This role requires a strong understanding of mineral processing techniques and leadership skills to manage both people and processes effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by a manager minerals processing engineer and how are they typically addressed?

A Manager Minerals Processing Engineer often faces challenges such as optimizing plant efficiency, managing equipment reliability, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. These challenges are typically addressed through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and staying updated with the latest industry technologies. Effective communication and leadership skills are vital, as the manager must coordinate with production, maintenance, and safety departments to resolve issues promptly and sustain plant performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager minerals processing engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Minerals Processing Engineer, you need a strong background in mineral processing, chemical or metallurgical engineering, and several years of industry experience, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with process simulation software, laboratory and pilot plant equipment, and industry-standard safety and environmental management systems is common. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for managing teams and optimizing operational efficiency. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable mineral processing operations while meeting regulatory and organizational standards.

Engineering Project Manager - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit Corporation

Lone Tree, CO • On-site

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID: 179413 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Engineering Project Manager in our engineering services group. You will be part of our growing team focused on managing engineering projects including project development, Pre-FEED and FEED scopes and working with clients to help build and maintain relationships. This role is crucial as we offer a Solutions Provider mentality that exceeds client expectations, compliments our EPC business and furthers Kiewit's legacy of excellence. 
Kiewit's Industrial markets include industrial power, mineral processing/metals, energy transition and biomanufacturing.  Specifically, you will participate in client discussions, scope definition, engineering estimating, indicative overall project estimating, proposals and managing execution of multi-discipline engineering scopes.  Working with our technical subject matter experts, this scope can range from studies to Pre-FEED / FEED and potentially detailed engineering design.  
This position requires an experienced professional capable of balancing multiple competing priorities, either on single larger projects or across many unrelated smaller projects. These priorities include, but are not limited to managing client expectations, maintaining positive and engaging client communication, and managing multi-discipline engineering teams to meet project requirements within budgeted time and price. 

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt. 
Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC (Engineer Procure Construct) and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS and Lone Tree, CO and may require up to 25% travel on average based on project demands. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

   Project Management:
o    Direct the development and oversee the implementation of the project execution plan including deliverables lists, schedule, budget, manpower projections, and quality management.
o    Schedule and lead project team meetings as required.
o    Coordinate client billings with the Kiewit business management team
o    Monitor and report project progress against the execution plan, take appropriate corrective action if progress falls behind the plan
o    Monitor, control, and report project expenditures against the budget.
o    Oversee contract change notice management process as required
o    Communicate project status to Kiewit management, such as providing regular weekly reports, monthly reports, and other reports as required
o    Through engaging communication, provide technical expertise, establishment of team goals, and alignment with project objectives
o    Develop and execute a communications plan, ensuring team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, objectives, milestones, individual responsibilities, best practices, and policies.
o    Overall management of the project design team[AJB2.1]
o    Work within a matrix environment to communicate and coordinate resource needs

   Proposals
o    Lead project planning processes within the pursuit and proposal phase; determine the required scope and collaborate with company resources, SME's and functional leadership in preparing written technical engineering scope, development of services estimate, organizational charts, schedule and other proposal deliverables
o    Lead development of next-phase scope and coordinate transition for pre-FEED to FEED or FEED to EPC work.

   Client Engagement
o    Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction and operating efficiencies
o    Engage with client to fully understand operations priorities and ensures their implementation through the design
o    Identify, evaluate, and document risks inherent in the project that could materially impact the overall success and develop a mitigation plan, jointly between Kiewit and the client, to best allocate the risk and associated mitigation items
o    Coordinate discussions on project design and performance status with Clients
o    Develop future opportunities during project execution on ongoing projects and with recent clients.

Qualifications

   Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
   Minimum 10 years' experience in increasingly challenging positions, preferably in an engineering organization
   5+ years' experience performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial markets, preferred
   5+ years' experience in a consulting role, preferred
   Strong negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills. 
   Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences.
   Ability to manage projects and progress ideas to execution in a complex environment.
   Strong analytical ability along with the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
   Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker.
   Must be self-motivated, results oriented and must constantly coach in order to develop team members.
   Strong organizational and time management skills
   Strong written and verbal communications skills
   Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
   Ability to work well as part of a team

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 Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $179,000/yr - $187,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  01/20/2026  - 12/31/2026  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884