Job Description

Project Manager – Environmental Projects

Location: Green Bay, WI / Minneapolis, MN / Duluth, MN / Milwaukee, WI / Madison, WI (or other Midwest office locations)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Project Manager to lead environmental projects with a strong emphasis on the mining sector . This role will manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning through execution while collaborating closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. Mining-related environmental projects are a core focus of this position, and demonstrated experience in this area is required.

The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership skills, technical understanding of environmental and mining operations, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations in a consulting environment.

Experience Level

• 5–10 years of relevant project management experience preferred
• Candidates with 3+ years of experience may be considered if they bring strong mining sector exposure

Location & Work Requirements

• Hybrid role requiring in-office presence a couple of days per week for collaboration
• Candidates based in the Midwest are strongly preferred
• Position may be based out of any Midwest office location

Travel

• Approximately 25–35% travel , primarily to project sites and regulatory meetings

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects for private-sector mining, manufacturing, and industrial initiatives
• Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and contractual compliance
• Coordinate and lead federal, state, and local permitting efforts
• Build, guide, and mentor high-performing project teams
• Monitor project performance and ensure successful delivery of project objectives
• Negotiate scope changes with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support proposal development and contribute to long-term business development efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental or consulting engineering environments
• 5+ years of experience managing mining-related projects, including areas such as:
• Mine planning and optimization
• Milling operations
• Tailings management
• Reclamation and closure
• Feasibility and scoping studies
• Environmental permitting and natural resource assessments
• Professional licensure (e.g., PE ) or project management certification (e.g., PMP )
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development
• Familiarity with the NEPA process and environmental documentation
• Background in mine permitting, mine operations, water resources, environmental assessments, or large-scale site development

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