What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Rango Inc.?
Project Engineer / Project Manager Position Description
Company
At Rango, moving material isn’t just what we do. It’s what we’re built for. With deep expertise and years of hands-on experience, we operate like our machines: productive, efficient, and powerful. We partner with mining and construction companies in sectors from aggregates to precious metals and industrial minerals. Our culture is fast-paced, supportive, and team-oriented — and we’re just getting started. Join Rango and be part of a crew that keeps things moving.
Position Summary
We are building a high-performance project team and are seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Project Manager who is eager to take ownership of complex civil and mining-related projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems design and construction efforts, with preferred experience in leach pads, tailings dams, compacted embankments, and water control features.
This role involves working on various projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with other professionals to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop estimates for heavy-civil earthmoving projects, including heap leach pads, site infrastructure development, waste disposal cells, tailings dams, railway corridors, diversion drainage channels, etc.
- Manage construction and implementation of projects upon contract award.
- Collaborate with other engineers, operations personnel, and project supervisors to ensure project specifications are met.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for project stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mining or civil engineering, construction management, or another engineering or technical field from an accredited university
- Five (5) years related experience
- Proficiency in engineering software including CAD design, GIS, or mine planning software.
- Expert in use of MS Excel, MS Project, and other project management tools.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet all required deadlines.
- A good understanding of safety and the environment and the desire to follow all established procedures are required.
- Displays sound judgment when deciding among multiple alternatives
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills and communication with peers, management, and clients.
- Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within the Company and with customers.
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety standards.
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 50% and primarily within the SW states where Rango operates, to mine sites and client locations as required.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs., safely climb ladders, and regularly walk on uneven ground
Work Environment
- Combination of office-based work, travel, and on-site mine visits
- Fast-paced, results-oriented environment aligned with production-driven operations
Job Type
Full-time, Exempt Position
Company Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match
- Medical (PPO HSA options with HRA), Dental, Vision insurance
- Supplemental Coverages: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospitalization Critical Illness
- Life insurance (Base Voluntary)
- Paid time off including Company Paid Holidays