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Worley · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager-Mining, Minerals & Metals

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership for mining study projects, ensuring alignment with company policies and client expectations while managing all phases of project execution from conceptual studies to detailed feasibility.

ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals

Responsibilities

Define and manage project scope, objectives, schedule, productivity, and budget

Oversee the execution of studies and projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements

Coordinate multidiscipline teams and resources to achieve project goals efficiently

Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all project activities

Lead by example in applying Safety by Design, Constructability, and Maintainability principles

Ensure all team members comply with Worley and client HSE standards

Provide technical direction across engineering, procurement, and project delivery functions

Review and validate study deliverables for technical accuracy and quality

Drive innovation and best practices to improve project performance and outcomes

Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls

Monitor project financials, track performance, and report on progress and variances

Contribute to proposal development, estimating, and business case reviews

Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP)

Track performance against milestones, KPIs, and deliverables

Implement corrective and recovery actions as required

Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders

Act as the primary interface for project communications, progress updates, and issue resolution

Ensure client KPIs and objectives are understood, monitored, and achieved

Identify and assess project risks early in the lifecycle

Maintain a current risk register and develop mitigation and contingency strategies

Proactively identify opportunities to add value or enhance project delivery

Qualification

Mining Project DeliveryFinancial ManagementTechnical ExpertiseProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteRisk ManagementCustomer FocusCommunication & CollaborationHealth & SafetyProfessional CertificationFluency in SpanishLeadership

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the mining, minerals, and metals industry OR similar industry experience, including at least 12 years in project management, supervisory, or technical leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary engineering or study projects

Strong background in mining projects—preferably across base metals, precious metals, and energy transition metals

Proven experience in Front-End Studies & Advisory, Concept/Select, Consulting, PFS, FS, and NI 43-101 or SK-1300 reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Experience with workshare and engineering, procurement (EP) project environments