Study Manager

Study Manager

NewRange Copper Nickel is searching for a highly motivated and committed individual for our Study Manager position. Reporting to the President & General Manager, the Study Manager leads and coordinates multidisciplinary technical studies, from scoping through prefeasibility and feasibility phases, for major mining projects focused on copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group metals (PGMs). This role ensures integrated delivery of technical, economic, risk, and regulatory outcomes that support sound investment decisions and progression toward development.

The Study Manager collaborates with engineering, geology, geotechnical, environmental, water, land, and commercial teams to deliver high-quality study deliverables on schedule and within budget, while ensuring alignment between project design, permitting considerations, and overall project strategy.

The successful candidate will work out of the NewRange office in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

All roles at NewRange serve as a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Governance
• Study, Strategy & Planning
• Multidisciplinary Coordination & Integration
• Risk Value & Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
• Project, Budget & Consultant Management
• Transition to Execution Readiness
• Other Duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical), Geology, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mining technical studies or project development, with demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary study programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing study contracts, consultants, and specialist inputs.
• Previous experience delivering studies on base metals or critical minerals projects (copper, nickel, cobalt, PGMs) is a strong asset.
• Understanding of industry standards and comprehensive familiarity with mining study processes and reporting frameworks.
• Experience integrating environmental, permitting, and regulatory considerations into project studies is strongly preferred.
• Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary workstreams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and documentation skills, including preparation of technical reporting and study deliverables.
• Excellent analytical and risk-based decision-making skills, with the ability to synthesize technical and commercial information for executive audiences.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across technical, operational, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, change management, and study governance practices.
• Strong understanding of how study outcomes interface with permitting, regulatory processes, and project development strategy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving project environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Physical Job Requirements & Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to work in both office and active project site environments, including occasional travel to operating or construction sites. Physical requirements may include extended periods of sitting and computer use, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or accessing elevated platforms, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respiratory protection and high-visibility clothing. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical construction or industrial site environments, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Refer to the position-specific Physical Inventory for details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NewRange is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.