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Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Mining & Metals Market Lead for Industrial Water/Wastewater in Billings, MT. This role involves overseeing business development, client relationship management, and project delivery within the mining and metals sector. The candidate should have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a BS in environmental science or engineering. Responsibilities include strategic planning, team leadership, and industry representation.
Mining & Metals Market Lead – Industrial Water/Wastewater

Butte, MT, USA
Job Description

Posted Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Market Leader to oversee and grow our mining and metals portfolio, focusing on wastewater treatment, compliance, permitting, and site investigation and remediation projects. In this role, you will lead business development efforts, foster strategic client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects across the mining and metals sector.

As a key member of our leadership team, you'll collaborate with client service managers, project managers, and technical delivery staff to expand Kennedy Jenks' footprint in the mining and metals market. You will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving both business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at mining and metals clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and ongoing business.
• Business Development & Market Leadership: Lead the market's business development efforts, identifying and pursuing new opportunities. Establish Kennedy Jenks as an industry leader in mining and metals services.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Drive the strategic planning process for the mining and metals market, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and the successful execution of projects.
• Project Oversight & Delivery: Provide technical oversight and direction on complex projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Team Leadership & Development: Collaborate with internal teams to recruit, mentor, and develop top-tier technical staff. Advise on career development, identify high-potential leaders, and build a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Industry Representation & Networking: Serve as a leader and representative of Kennedy Jenks in professional engineering circles, industry associations, and with key industry partners and competitors.
• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts to optimize project delivery processes, leverage cross-functional expertise, and promote continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial and/or environmental services related to mining and metals projects, with a proven track record in business development and project delivery.
• Education: BS in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. A PE license or other professional registrations are preferred.
• Client-Focused: Strong network of client contacts within the mining and metals market. Demonstrated ability to manage and exceed client expectations.
• Strategic & Market Knowledge: Experience with national and regional mining trends, competitor analysis, and market growth strategies. Ability to identify new business opportunities and craft effective growth strategies.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and navigate organizational structures both within Kennedy Jenks and at client organizations.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel nationwide and occasionally to Canada as needed.

Work Flexibility:
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Compensation:

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $175,000 and $210,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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