Director of Contracting Projects

Job Description

Director of Contracting Projects

General Description

The Director of Contracting Projects is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful execution of all mining and tunneling contracting projects—from initiation through close-out. This individual provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and ensures excellence in project delivery. Key objectives include maintaining safety, meeting schedule and budget targets, achieving high-quality standards, fostering strong client relationships, and contributing to the company’s growth and profitability.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement strategic project execution plans aligned with company goals and client objectives.
• Participate in business development activities, including opportunity identification, bid preparation, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain competitive advantage and ensure compliance.

Project Oversight & Execution

Team Leadership & Development

Client & Stakeholder Management

Financial & Resource Management

Qualifications

Preferred Enhancements

Compensation

Includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses tied to performance metrics to be negotiated, such as revenue, job profitability, and EBITDA growth.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, camera,  SUV or similar light vehicles, computer software, miscellaneous office equipment.

Working Conditions

While on project sites be able to work in and around a potentially wet, dusty, noisy and / or dirty underground and surface work environment at various environmental and weather conditions, including high and low temperatures and high elevation.

Travel

Position is based in Sandy, UT, with frequent travel throughout the Western US and potential occasional foreign travel to Canada or Mexico.  Major project startup phases may require temporary deployment to project locations.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employee may occasionally be required to stand for extended periods of time;  walk on muddy, steep, icy and uneven surfaces; climb vertical ladders; or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be medically qualified to wear half mask respirator and have no health conditions which would pose an elevated risk to the employee if in a remote area.

General Responsibilities for All Company Employees include :

Maintain accurate daily records of time and work performed. Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies. Must demonstrate the following behavioral skills : productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, dependability and ability to get along with others in the workplace.

Maintain at valid Class D or higher driver’s license with good driving record.  Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Ability to work hours as needed to support company goals.  Looks out for company’s best interest when making decisions. Approaches work with sense of urgency and positive energy.