Study Manager (Mineral Processing / Remote / Engineering) - North America

About the role

Gatesource HR is seeking an experienced Study Manager to lead the delivery of technical and economic studies for mining and mineral processing projects across North America. The role suits someone with a strong process engineering background who can manage engineering studies from concept through completion. The Study Manager acts as the primary client contact, leads multidisciplinary teams through scoping, execution and delivery, and guides projects through PEA, PFS, FS and NI 43-101 technical reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of engineering and technical studies for mining and mineral processing projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface throughout the study lifecycle, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineering, process, metallurgical, infrastructure, environmental and commercial inputs.
• Develop study scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Facilitate technical workshops, project reviews and client presentations.
• Guide projects through stage-gate decisions and oversee technical reports, economic evaluations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure studies meet industry standards, regulatory requirements and client expectations, and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Collaborate with business development and technical teams on proposals and client engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mining, mineral processing, engineering consulting or related industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering studies from initiation to final delivery.
• Experience leading PEA, PFS, FS and/or NI 43-101 technical studies.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead discussions with executive, technical and operational stakeholders.
• Preferred: direct experience in mineral processing plant design, process engineering or metallurgical operations; P.Eng. designation or eligibility; experience in engineering consulting, EPCM or technical advisory environments; familiarity with economic evaluation, capital cost estimation and due diligence support.