Location and Work Arrangement
Geography isn’t a limiting factor for this position, which is why we are open to remote candidates whose experience and qualifications align with this position and market development initiatives. Preference may be given to candidates who reside within the Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah) due to proximity to existing and target client operations. Regular travel to TKDA offices, project locations, and team events will be expected to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and support project success. Required Qualifications Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining or Structural Engineering.
Ten or more years of progressive experience designing, commissioning, or managing a portfolio of mining, facility, and infrastructure projects; crushing, conveying, slurry and water pumping and pipelines, ore concentrating plants, plant and enabling infrastructure.
Minimum of five years of multi-disciplined project management experience with a reputation for providing superior customer service and a successful track record of effectively managing client expectations, project scope, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules.
Minimum of two years of business development experience demonstrated by a track record of cultivating, nurturing, and deepening client relations and an ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to increase revenue and improve market share.
Thorough understanding of the mining industry operations with emphasis on processing, and infrastructure; ability to identify trends, suggest solutions, and guide clients’ ideas into functional and buildable solutions.
Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing technical reports and documentation, conducting project interviews, leading team meetings, and engaging in discussions related to market and divisional operations.
Working knowledge of design applications including Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Flexibility to travel up to 20% overnight to conduct on-site consultations, lead or participate in project meetings, and attend business development and industry events.
Prior experience engaging in business development activities - including proposal preparations, development of scope and fee estimates, and facilitation / leading of capabilities or qualifications presentations.
Demonstrated track record of securing project opportunities with established, emerging, and prospective clients.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineering professionals consisting of registered engineers, designers, and technicians with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
Superior focus on quality demonstrated by an ability adhere to design requirements, utilize and/or implement thorough quality review measures, and continuously evaluate practices to ensure technical accuracy and enhance project delivery methods.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing a culture of safety excellence that emphasizes employee training, project / site risk assessment and mitigation, and strict adherence to all internal and external safety policies, requirements, and regulations.
Ability to travel – locally, regionally, and nationally – as needed to conduct on-site consultations, participate in client meetings, facilitate business development and market development activities, attend professional conferences, and visit TKDA office locations.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable State / Federal Agency or Governing Authority design standards and deliverable requirements; Demonstrated ability to exercise authority in addressing design challenges related to area of specialization.
- Advantageous Qualifications
- Previous employment with a major mining company in an engineering, processing, or management role.
Previous experience designing or managing a portfolio of mining operations, facilities, and infrastructure projects.
Professional Registration.
Master degree.
Previous experience developing and effectively implementing annual business plans and multi-year strategic plans to meet project, market, division, and corporate revenue and profit goals.
Previous experience coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of engineering professionals.
Active member in professional activities, societies and organizations.
Previous experience contributing to the development of key client engagement and development plans, annual business plans, and strategic market development plans.
