Manager Mining Geologist Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Mining Project Manager to join our growing Mining and Geotechnical practice in Longmont, CO. We are looking for a motivated professional with strong technical capabilities, project management experience, and a desire to support the continued growth of our mining services throughout the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving active and abandoned mines, geotechnical investigations, mine reclamation, drilling programs, infrastructure development, and multidisciplinary engineering projects. The successful candidate will balance technical project execution with client support, project management, and collaboration across Schnabel offices nationwide.

As an employee-owner, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of projects while helping shape the future growth of our mining practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute mining, geological, geotechnical, and multidisciplinary engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Plan and oversee field investigations, drilling programs, geotechnical explorations, geologic mapping, and construction observation activities.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering analyses, specifications, work plans, and permit support documents.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, geologists, and field staff.
• Work collaboratively with mining, tunneling, geotechnical, dams, environmental, and civil engineering teams across Schnabel offices.
• Support projects involving mine reclamation, abandoned mine lands, geologic hazards, slope stability, earthworks, and infrastructure development.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support field investigations, client meetings, and construction activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline. (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in mining, geological, geotechnical, civil, environmental, or related consulting services.
• Experience managing engineering or consulting projects including budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Experience supporting field investigations, drilling programs, construction oversight, or mine-related projects.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering software applications.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel out of state for several weeks at a time.  (Travel can be up to 50% of time in any given year and varies seasonally)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
• Ability to work in a variety of rugged environments including high-altitude basins, underground abandoned mines, and in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to drive company vehicles on 4x4 roads in mountainous terrain.
• Willingness to work at both surface and underground mines, including active and abandoned mine sites. MSHA, HAZWOPER and other required training will be provided.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG), or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with active mining, abandoned mine reclamation, underground mining, or mine permitting projects.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, mine planning software, geotechnical analysis programs, or geological modeling applications.
• MSHA, HAZWOPER, or other mining-related safety training.
• Experience supporting proposals, client development, or business development efforts.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $80,000 to $105,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.