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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager - Mine Closure (GeoSystems Analysis) - **Company:** Westland Resources - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Outlook, Communications Protocols, Microsoft Software - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e58258fc39bf8927 ## About the Role * Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., geosciences, mining, civil engineering) required. * A minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressive experience in mine closure consulting is required. * Strong understanding of project and financial management capabilities. * Experience using ArcGIS software and Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) * Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Ability to identify, manage, and communicate project risks and changes. * Capacity to produce and guide the development of technically sound deliverables. * Ability to develop and foster positive working relationships across teams and with clients. * Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) considered an asset ## Description * Lead projects related to tailings, heap leach and waste rock facility closure, including reclamation landform, cover systems, and storm water management. * Provide technical guidance on mine water balance modeling for tailings, heap leach, and waste rock draindown. * Design and manage characterization studies for waste rock and tailings physical and geochemical properties. * Lead the development of revegetation and ecosystem restoration strategies and the designing of cover systems and reclamation plans for mine sites. * Manage the design of surface water and seepage control measure for reclaimed mine waste rock facilities. * Oversee field-scale cover system trials and similar post-closure monitoring programs. * Establish and maintain project communication protocols with internal and external stakeholders. * Track project goals, milestones, and task assignments. * Develop realistic budgets, scopes-of-work, proposals, study designs, and timelines in collaboration with project staff, leadership, clients, and collaborators. * Monitor labor and expense budgets on a weekly basis and address discrepancies proactively. * Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee delivery of technically sound project deliverables. * Provide training and mentoring to project staff to ensure quality and consistency. * Coordinate resource planning with project managers and staff across departments. * Identify and communicate project deviations and initiate timely change orders as needed. * Ensure proper documentation and close-out procedures including final project summaries. * Promote collaboration and efficiency across departments and disciplines. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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