Senior Mining Engineer/Program Manager - Aggregates

Company Description

RESPEC seeks an experienced Program Manager for aggregates and cement located in our Lexington, KY location.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

The Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for all aspects of improving mine operations, from exploration and mine planning to production. This position will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals to manage engineering projects. The PM will also play a pivotal role in mentoring other engineers, managing projects, and conducting business development activities, including identifying new opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the long-term growth and sustainability of the organization.

The ideal candidate will lead both surface and underground projects for mining companies and help manage a team of engineers and geologists, manage multiple projects and business development initiatives concurrently. Additional responsibilities include:

Proposal development

Budget and schedule oversight

Junior staff mentorship

Client relationship fostering

Business growth

Seamless integration within a diverse multidisciplinary engineering team

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in geology, mining, geological, or civil engineering; an advanced degree in business administration is helpful

A minimum of 10 years of experience in mining aggregate, crushed stone, sand and gravel, cement, or consulting industries

A registered professional engineer/professional geologist license or ability to obtain upon hire

At least 5 years of project management experience

Leadership and team management experience

Technical report writing experience

Resource and reserve experience under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s S-K 1300 regulation

Cash flow analysis or financial modeling experience

Extensive experience in commercial mining engineering software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Carlson, Minesched, and GIS) and proficiency in programming skills (e.g., TCL, Lisp, Visual Basic, and other programming languages) are also preferred

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.