What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Studies - Tucson or Denver position at Ausenco?
Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team in the Southwest US is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Studies (Minerals & Metals).
This role is key to ensuring project success by providing strategic direction, strong leadership, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aligning the right talent with the right projects while driving efficiency, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
About The Role
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Join us and work a better way.
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Our team in the Southwest US is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Studies (Minerals & Metals).
This role is key to ensuring project success by providing strategic direction, strong leadership, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aligning the right talent with the right projects while driving efficiency, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
About The Role
- Oversee the overall performance of Study Managers and projects, ensuring efficient staff utilization, profitability, and management of accounts receivable, work-in-progress, and budgets.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a strong team of Study Managers, and Project Engineers to drive project success.
- Lead regular reviews and audits of study timelines, budgets, and resources, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with management, clients, team members, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Engage with global subject matter experts to leverage innovation and add value to studies.
- Identify and communicate study and project risks, ensuring leadership is informed and mitigation strategies are in place.
- Review all proposals to ensure alignment with strategic goals and increase the likelihood of successful execution.
- Support regional business development in the M&M sector by identifying new opportunities through networking, referrals, and market research.
- University Degree in a relevant discipline such as Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering with at least 15 years’ experience in the mining industry with extensive knowledge of the regional market.
- Management of large, complex, multidiscipline projects including EPC/EPCM scope.
- Significant people leadership experience. Extensive experience in the development, delivery and operation of mining or mineral processing studies and projects.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with Qualified Person capabilities as they relate to NI 43-101.
- Previously worked on a client/owner’s team or been a study manager, area manager, engineering manager or lead engineer on several projects/studies.
- An established contact network within designated market (base metals and minerals) would be a major advantage.
- Excellent written technical and oral communications skills
- Demonstrated experience leading high-functioning teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the region and internationally when required.
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer
- Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
- Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
- Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
- Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Join us and work a better way.
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