Description
Senior Consultant – Geology & Mineral Economics
Specialization: Construction Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Location: [USA] Type: Full-Time
The Opportunity: Lead the Field & The Boardroom Burgex Mining Consultants is the “Tech-Enabled Specialist” for the mining industry. We are looking for a high-impact leader to anchor our consulting practice.
With the recent expansion of our team, we are seeking a Senior Consultant who is a true “dual-threat”: a technical expert capable of signing off on geological reports (QP/CP status) and a strategic thinker capable of valuing complex assets.
You will not just be “running numbers.” You will be a lead voice in the company, overseeing geology projects, managing client relationships, and utilizing Mineralocity—our proprietary market intelligence platform—to solve the industry’s hardest challenges.
Primary Responsibilities (The “Seller-Doer”)
- Technical Authority (QP/Sign-Off): Serve as the Qualified Person (QP) for S-K 1300 and NI 43-101 technical reports. You will oversee geological exploration programs, verify data, and sign off on resource estimates.
- Valuation & Economics: Lead the creation of complex financial models (DCF) for quarries and industrial mineral projects. You will determine what a project is worth and defend that valuation to investors and banks.
- Project Leadership: Manage consulting projects from kickoff to final delivery. This includes overseeing field teams (geologists/techs), managing budgets, and ensuring the “Burgex Standard” of quality.
- Strategic Growth: Act as a key leader in growing the department. You will interface directly with clients, identify new opportunities, and help shape the future of our consulting practice.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior geologists and analysts.
The “Burgex Fit” (Who You Are)
- You Know Aggregates: You understand the unique economics of crushed stone, sand, gravel, and industrial minerals. You know that location and logistics matter just as much as geology.
- You Are Decisive: You have the experience to look at a dataset, make a judgment call on resource classification, and put your signature on it.
- You Are Business-Minded: You understand that a mine is a business. You can read a P&L as well as you can read a drill log.
Why Burgex?
- Key Leadership Role: You aren’t just a number. You are a leader in a fast-growing, agile firm.
- Tech Advantage: Leverage Mineralocity, the industry’s leading market intelligence platform, to deliver insights competitors can’t match.
- Hybrid Impact: The rare opportunity to balance high-level strategic consulting with technical geological leadership.
To Apply Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience with construction aggregates and your eligibility for QP status.
Location & Flexibility This position offers flexible work arrangements, including fully remote options for the right candidate, or a hybrid schedule based out of our headquarters in Sandy, Utah.
We prioritize expertise over geography and look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
Experience
- 7-10+ years of relevant experience in the mining and construction materials sector.
Demonstrated history of leading projects in Valuation, Market Analysis, Mine Engineering, or Geology.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical or economic discipline:
- Geology / Geological Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mineral Economics or Finance
Professional Credentials (Authority to Sign)
- Must hold a recognized professional designation relevant to your discipline.
Examples: P.G. (Professional Geologist), P.E. (Professional Engineer), SME Registered Member, MMSA QP, or a top-tier Valuation credential (e.g., ASA, CBV, CIMVal experience).
QP Status (Critical)
- Must meet the definition of a Qualified Person (QP) under SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101 (or be eligible to establish this status immediately).
- Crucial Capability: You must possess the requisite experience to serve as the QP and sign off on at least one of the following key report sections:
- Market Studies & Economic Analysis
- Mineral Asset Valuation
- Technical/Geological Reporting (Resources or Reserves)
Technical Skills
- Required: Deep understanding of the construction aggregates and industrial minerals industry (market dynamics, logistics, and operations).
- Required: High proficiency in financial modeling (DCF) and Excel.
- Discipline-Specific Expertise (Must have one or more):
- For Geologists: Resource estimation and geological modeling.
- For Engineers: Mine planning, scheduling, and reserve estimation.
- For Valuators: Advanced economic modeling, risk analysis (Monte Carlo), and comparative
Base salary will be determined by expertise, with additional earning potential through our bonus structure.
