Project Manager - Mine Reclamation

21 days ago

Full time role

In-person · United States · Pittsburgh, PA, ... more... more

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.

RES is seeking a Project Manager - Mine Reclamation with 3 + years of experience based out of our Pennsylvania, Ohio or Illinois offices.

The mission: RES currently is expanding our activities in mine reclamation. Reporting to Sr. Project Manager, this position will be working on new, large and complex environmental restoration projects. We are looking for a skilled communicator who knows how to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within RES, including Land, Legal, Regulatory, Design, Sales, Ecology, and Construction. You will also represent RES before the community and have the ability to lead a team and drive a project from conception to successful completion.

RES provides project managers the opportunity to work on all phases of the project lifecycle and collaborate directly with our in-house scientists, engineers, and other ecological restoration professionals, as well as our expert consultants and partners. We have multiple large-scale projects that are exciting to work on and dozens of additional smaller-scale, but equally interesting projects.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’ll lead high-impact ecological projects that drive measurable change
You’ll gain autonomy while being backed by a supportive, mission-driven team
You’ll help shape how projects are delivered by applying RES Best Management Practices
You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values problem-solving and innovation
You’ll see your projects evolve from concept to field implementation—and feel the difference you’re making

A Day in the Life

You will be developing project budgets, outlining a project schedule, and managing fast paced, large, and complex projects. This may include the development of mine reclamation projects. Depending on where the project is located, oversight of the project team may involve in-house staff and/or subcontractors. This role may also involve supporting existing projects in all project phases, including restoration for grassland habitat to stream and wetland restoration.

This role also includes estimating and evaluating bids from subcontractors, managing subcontractors, and providing QA/QC of contracts and technical reports. You will be interacting with our project accounting team, supporting the revenue recognition process and the delivery of the financial reports, so experience with business financials is a plus.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geology, environmental science or similar field
6-10+ years of progressive experience in an applied earth sciences; 3+ years of Project Management Experience within the 6-10+ years
Strong skills in verbal and written communication and an ability to work well with and lead a diverse group of project professionals.

You will thrive in this position if you:

Are an effective communicator, adapting your style to different audiences.
Are a problem solver, looking for solutions before escalating and adapting when challenges arise.
Know how to manage priorities - without losing sight of the details.
Are effective in conflict resolution, navigating disagreements professionally and diplomatically to keep the team aligned.
Are comfortable delegating while maintaining accountability.
Think big, connecting your day-to-day tasks to larger project goals and company priorities.

What Will Make You Stand Out?

Experience in mine reclamation design, natural resource evaluation and permitting, and reclamation plan development.
Experience as team lead in engineering or applied science and a familiarity with the engineering and/or construction components of developing projects.
Advanced Degree or additional qualifications such as certifications.
Familiarity with stream and wetland restoration, passive water treatment, or endangered species habitat restoration
Experience with the ecological skillsets tailored to the mining industry

Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

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RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.