Senior Project Director (Mining)

Senior Mining Project Director We are committed to ensuring a sustainable future and seek an experienced Senior Mining Project Director to provide delivery leadership, governance, and assurance across complex environmental programs supporting the Mining value stream. Responsibilities Approve project planning and ensure fit‑for‑purpose execution plans (scope, schedule, resourcing, risk, and stakeholder communication). Lead monthly project health checks to confirm regulatory status, schedule adherence, technical progress, risks, and subcontractor performance; assign corrective actions and document closeout. Maintain documentation and traceability: ensure outputs are tracked, issued/received transmittals are recorded, and an audit trail is maintained for key deliverables (plans, analytical packages, reports, submittals, meeting notes, corrective actions). Ensure communications, reporting plans, and deadline control are defined during initiation/planning and actively tracked to meet reporting obligations on time. Oversee vendor and subcontractor governance, including use of prequalified vendors, review of work plans/procedures, and verification pathways consistent with deliverable requirements. Enforce output verification and quality requirements prior to external use; ensure competent check/review and director approval are completed and evidenced in the project workspace. Coordinate with the Program Manager on escalations, decision rights, and alignment to program‑level governance and performance measures. Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement—controls embedded in workflows, not added later. What you will bring to the team Demonstrated leadership of complex or high‑risk projects within regulated environments. Strong grasp of project governance, assurance/verification, and documentation controls. Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors. Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication capabilities. Experience using PMBOK‑aligned tools such as communication/reporting plan templates, WBS‑based planning, and structured health checks. Experience with integrated data pipelines and dashboards that support compliance and performance visibility. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, Environmental Science or related field. PG will be highly regarded. 10+ years of progressive experience delivering environmental or mining projects, including leadership of complex, high‑risk, or regulator‑driven programs, including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients. OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification a plus. Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required. Experience with repeatable, high‑volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency. Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision‑making. Benefits 401K – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service. Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service. Holiday pay – GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Wellness benefit – Regular full‑term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to a maximum of $250.00 annually: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, bicycles, race/run & marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight‑loss programs, Fitbits and fitness tracking devices. Salary Range: $117,750 - $147,100 based on experience and location. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr GHD