Permitting Project Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

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SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership for the planning and execution of complex environmental and water management projects critical to regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and long-term sustainability at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high-priority compliance initiatives, infrastructure projects, and technical studies that support permitting, regulatory commitments, and corporate sustainability objectives. The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams and manages external consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. The role also supports strategic regulatory engagement through preparation of technical submittals, coordination with agencies, and communication of project progress and risk to executive leadership.

Day to Day:

• Lead the planning and execution of major environmental and water management projects, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory milestones.

• Serve as project owner for high-visibility compliance initiatives and environmental infrastructure projects required under site permits and regulatory agreements.

• Coordinate cross-functional project teams including engineering, environmental, sustainability, legal, and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment between project execution and operational objectives.

• Develop and maintain project controls including schedules, budgets, forecasting, and risk management processes; monitor progress and implement corrective actions when required.

• Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors through all phases of project development including scoping, design review, construction oversight, commissioning, and performance evaluation.

• Support regulatory engagement by coordinating preparation of technical reports, compliance documentation, and project updates for regulatory agencies including CDPHE, DRMS, DWR, and other authorities.

• Provide clear and timely project reporting to executive leadership, including status updates, key risks, mitigation strategies, and decision points.

• Maintain project documentation and regulatory records necessary to support defensibility, compliance verification, and organizational continuity.

• Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with company health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Is This You??

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing complex environmental, water management, or infrastructure projects, preferably in mining or other highly regulated industries.

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex critical projects involving engineering design, environmental permitting, and regulatory commitments.

• Strong understanding of Colorado regulatory frameworks and experience working with agencies such as CDPHE, DRMS, DWR, and EPA

• Proven ability to manage consultants and contractors, including scope development, schedule management, budget control, and deliverable review.

• Excellent technical communication and writing skills, including preparation of regulatory submittals, technical reports, and executive briefings.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar systems preferred.

Working Conditions & Environment:

• This is a site-based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine, located in a high-altitude environment (above 8,000 feet), and will require the ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather conditions as needed.

• Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Senior Project Manager position and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $150,000 to $160,000 Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.