Remote Digital Project Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

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RESPEC is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Mining to join our facilities engineering team in our Fairbanks, AK office. If you’re seeking an opportunity to make your mark as a project manager, take a look at RESPEC! We are employee-owned with over 55 years of industry expertise. RESPEC offers a people-first culture with a workplace grounded in curiosity and integrity. Do meaningful work and help shape what’s next! 

The Project Manager – Mining is a hands-on role that focuses on solving problems onsite at various mining client projects across Alaska. Role responsibilities include collaborating with in-office staff, clients, and contractors at the mine site(s). The Project Manager- Mining engages in all levels of project delivery, from client engagement, working collaboratively with stakeholders and technical experts in order to deliver innovative, technical, and value-added solutions within set schedules and budgets; development of budgets, schedules and reports; coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient, and timely completion of work in order to meet and/or exceed client expectation.

• Support senior leadership with business development activities and help strengthen client relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally to successfully manage and execute a variety of projects
• Build and maintain strong professional working relationships internally and externally
• Provide leadership (directly and indirectly) to a variety of staff on assigned projects
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and high personal safety standards
• Travel, day and overnight, is needed to ensure client and project satisfaction. May include remote destinations in the Alaskan wilderness. Must have ability to travel utilizing a variety of transportation modes including small engine aircraft, ATVs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned/commensurate with a project manager role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineering license or Project Management Professional certification is preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally
• Strong skills in mining methods, engineering, and planning
• Competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Solid financial, commercial, and contractual acumen
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience managing medium to large teams
• Understanding of risk management and incident investigation principles
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel. 

Compensation and Benefits: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance; holidays; paid leave; 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); continuing education; and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.