Burns & McDonnell · 3 hours ago
National Practice Leader - Mining (Multiple Locations)
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $340K/yr
17+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a National Practice Leader – Mining to spearhead the continued growth and strategic positioning of their Environmental Services mining practice. This role involves leading business development efforts, shaping market strategies, and building client relationships to drive profitable growth in the mining sector.
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Responsibilities
Own and advance the national mining market strategy for Environmental Services, including identification of priority market segments, clients, geographies, and service offerings aligned with Burns & McDonnell’s long-term growth objectives
Lead market-facing business development efforts to expand Burns & McDonnell’s mining presence, leveraging deep client relationships and new market opportunities to build long-term, programmatic work
Drive sustained, profitable growth of the mining portfolio by originating, shaping, and expanding complex opportunities, including multi-phase permitting programs, programmatic environmental services, and integrated EPC or design-build pursuits
Define and advance Burns & McDonnell’s differentiated value proposition in the mining sector, integrating Environmental Services with engineering, construction, closure, water management, and remediation capabilities to deliver outcomes clients cannot easily replicate
Serve as a trusted, executive-level strategic partner to mining clients, engaging early in project conception to influence development pathways, permitting, closure, construction strategies, risk posture, and capital planning decisions
Collaborate with Burns & McDonnell leaders to build and sustain a national bench of mining talent, including succession planning, targeted recruiting, and intentional development of emerging leaders to support long-term scalability of the practice
Act as a visible industry leader and thought partner, strengthening Burns & McDonnell’s reputation through targeted participation in mining associations, regulatory dialogue, and client forums that directly support strategic growth objectives
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geosciences, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
17 years of progressive mining industry experience, including permitting, reclamation/restoration, mine water management and remediation
Proven track record of shaping, winning, and expanding complex mining programs, supported by long-standing client relationships and a reputation as a trusted advisor within the mining industry
Experience in mine closure, tailings, or heap leach operations is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and steward complex, high-value mining programs
Recognized thought leader with participation in key industry associations and forums
Resourceful, highly organized, and motivated to build and grow a practice
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience in mine closure, tailings, or heap leach operations is a strong plus
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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