Senior Project Manager – Business Development, Environmental Services for Mining

Stantec

Business Development Professional managing mining sector expansion in the Western US. Leading client relationships and overseeing environmental consulting projects based on strategic growth initiatives.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,600 - $227,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project management and business development within the mining sector, with a strong focus on client relationship management and environmental consulting. Capable of leading teams, driving revenue growth, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMining Sector ExpertiseEnvironmental ConsultingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Client Account ManagementTechnical Report PreparationEnvironmental AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceBudget ControlProposal DevelopmentPermitting Process ManagementEcological Resource AssessmentCritical ThinkingStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental ScienceProfessional Registration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Mining SectorNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Client Relationship GrowthSafety ProtocolsDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help set the vision and lead the expansion of our mining business in the western United States.
Support the achievement of continuing regional growth for the Mining Sector.
Manage and grow multiple key client accounts within the Mining sector.
Develop and maintain a broad range of client relationships throughout the sector.
Identify, pursue, and lead business development opportunities consistent with the strategic plan.
Drive revenue growth opportunities for the entire range of Stantec services and champion an integrated services approach.
Work with regional business leaders, regional growth leaders, technical discipline leaders, sector leaders, and other business developers to achieve business performance targets.
Support growth of a team of high performers. This will include supporting recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and other account managers.
Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the sector market and key client account base. Work to position the company in key portions of the regional market to provide for sustainable growth.
Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
Support setting the vision and executing the implementation of our mining sector strategic plan by growing the western US within a collaborative team environment.
Innovate and enhance our capabilities, geographic footprint, and integrated approach.
Use critical thinking, good business sense, and organizational values to make collaborative decisions in situations involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
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.
Oversee and/or 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).
Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
Work with other business lines within Stantec to build integrated service delivery for projects.
Attract and retain staff needed to secure and deliver sector specific expertise and client relationship growth.
Provide effective leadership, marketing direction and guidance to a team of professionals dedicated to growing our western US teams and further develop Stantec’s profile in the marketplace.
Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
Demonstrate a commitment to our code of business conduct and ethics policies.
Exemplify integrity by treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
Embrace diversity by recognizing, valuing, and leveraging the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of every individual, promoting cross-cultural understanding, fairness, and inclusion throughout our organization and with our clients and third-party organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong project management and business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with mining clients.
Client account and top-line management experience at a scale of >$5M net revenue per year.
Strong understanding and experience within the mining sector.
Solid reputation and high level of personal and professional credibility based upon in-depth experience and successful client outcomes.
Substantial experience in environmental consulting and a solid background serving the needs of mining clients.
Team player with ability to both lead and support projects and initiatives within a collaborative environment.
Technical skills and ability to understand mining client’s key needs and formulate solutions.
Ability to travel dependent on need and adherence to safety protocols.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees and professional registration are strongly preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience, which must include relevant experience within the mining sector, with a minimum of 5 years within a consulting role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
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
paid family leave.
ten paid holidays in each calendar year
accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).