National Practice Leader - Mining
Senior Director, Mining Market Strategy - Environmental Services
About the Role
An industry‑leading, employee‑owned consulting and engineering organization is seeking a highly accomplished mining-sector leader to drive its national Environmental Services market strategy. This executive-level role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, market development, and multidisciplinary technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead National Market Strategy:
Own and advance the organization's national mining market strategy for Environmental Services, including identifying priority segments, target clients, strategic geographies, and emerging service needs that support long-term growth.Drive Business Development:
Lead market-facing efforts to expand the firm's mining portfolio by cultivating deep client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and securing long-term, programmatic work.Accelerate Portfolio Growth:
Originate and develop complex, high-value opportunities such as multi-phase permitting programs, integrated environmental service offerings, and large-scale EPC or design-build pursuits.Define a Differentiated Value Proposition:
Champion an integrated approach to environmental, engineering, construction, closure, water, and remediation services, articulating a compelling value story that sets the organization apart.Strategic Client Partnership:
Serve as a trusted advisor to mining clients at the highest level-shaping development paths, permitting strategies, closure approaches, construction planning, risk posture, and capital decisions from the earliest stages.Build National Talent Bench:
Collaborate with internal leaders to expand and strengthen a national team of mining professionals, including succession planning, targeted recruiting, and development of emerging leaders.Industry Leadership:
Represent the organization as a recognized thought leader through participation in key mining associations, regulatory discussions, and client forums aligned with strategic growth priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, geosciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive mining industry experience, including permitting, reclamation/restoration, mine water management, and remediation.
- Proven success in shaping, winning, and expanding complex mining programs, supported by strong long-term client relationships.
- Experience in mine closure, tailings management, or heap leach operations is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage large, complex mining programs.
- Established presence as an industry thought leader, with active participation in key associations and professional forums.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and motivated to build and grow a national practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $150,000-$300,000 annually
- Extensive benefits package including insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and additional resources designed to support work-life balance.
- Employee-owners participate in both an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401(k) retirement program.
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