VP, Mining

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AECOM is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Mining to provide strategic leadership across our West Region. This role is focused on driving market growth, strengthening executive-level client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of large, complex mining projects worldwide. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business acumen, technical credibility, and people leadership, with the ability to shape strategy, lead major pursuits, and partner across AECOM’s global platform to deliver innovative, integrated solutions for mining clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute regional and/or global mining market strategies aligned with AECOM’s growth objectives.

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and backlog development across mining and metals services.

• Identify, position, and lead major pursuits, including EPCM, program management, and advisory engagements.

• Build, maintain, and expand executive-level client relationships with key mining operators and developers.

• Provide thought leadership and market insight to support long-term business planning and investment decisions.

Operational Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, ensuring performance against scope, schedule, budget, and risk objectives.

• Champion AECOM’s quality, safety, and ethical standards across all mining projects and teams.

• Support effective resource planning, talent development, and succession planning within the mining business.

• Act as an escalation point for complex delivery, commercial, or client issues, driving timely and effective resolution.

Collaboration and Integration

• Partner with global teams across water, environment, geotechnical, infrastructure, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

• Support cross-business collaboration to unlock new opportunities and expand AECOM’s value proposition in the mining sector.

• Encourage innovation, digital adoption, and best practices to enhance project delivery and client outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline and 12+ years of mining industry experience, including 4 years of leadership experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 30+ years of progressive leadership experience within the mining sector, including senior roles in consulting, EPCM, or owner/operator environments.

• Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary mining programs and complex project portfolios.

• Established executive-level client network across the global mining and metals market.

• Proven P&L responsibility or senior business leadership experience within a professional services organization.

• Strong track record of building high-performing teams and developing future leaders.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.