Director of Engineering & Project Development

G-Horizon Aluminum; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Join G-Horizon Aluminum as the Director of Engineering & Project Development, a key role in driving one of West Africa's largest industrial projects. You will lead technical planning and engineering execution for a century-defining aluminum factory powered by hydroelectric energy, collaborating with cross-border teams to foster sustainable manufacturing.

Benefits

Founding-level equity and compensation

Leadership role in sustainable manufacturing

Work alongside experienced team

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering and project development experience in aluminum, steel, or large-scale process industry.
• Deep experience managing FEL-stage or greenfield capital projects above $100M.

Responsibilities

• Lead all FEL-2 and FEL-3 activities, including conceptual engineering and utility planning.
• Oversee workstreams with external engineering consultants and vendors.

Skills

Engineering

Project Development

Sustainable Infrastructure

Job description

Director of Engineering & Project Development

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Location: New York City (preferred) | Hybrid with travel to West Africa

Type: Full-Time | Founding Team | Competitive Salary + Equity Package About G-Horizon Aluminum

G-Horizon Aluminum is building one of West Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects: a 300,000-tonne-per-year aluminum rolling mill powered entirely by hydroelectric energy. As the region's first large-scale green aluminum platform, we are redefining sustainable manufacturing while enabling economic transformation in Guinea and beyond.

We’re in the Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) and preparing to enter FEL-3. Our integrated development strategy includes rolled products, extrusion capabilities, scrap recovery, and an ESG-forward local infrastructure plan—including the development of a community health clinic. Role Overview

As Director of Engineering & Project Development, you will serve as the technical anchor for this flagship greenfield project. Reporting directly to the founding team, you will lead all aspects of technical planning, engineering scoping, consultant oversight, and FEL-stage execution, working across process engineering, CapEx validation, utility infrastructure (hydropower integration), and detailed project scheduling.

This is a rare opportunity to join an impact-driven industrial startup at the ground level, owning the development roadmap of one of Africa’s largest aluminum investments.Responsibilities

• Lead all FEL-2 and FEL-3 activities, including conceptual engineering, material flow modeling, site utility planning, and technical validation
• Translate production goals (300,000+ tpa) into actionable equipment, layout, and process specs
• Oversee workstreams with external engineering consultants, EPCs, OEM vendors, and permitting specialists
• Optimize energy usage and layout for full hydropower integration (incl. grid design, substations, water recovery)
• Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), PFDs/P&IDs, equipment schedules, and CapEx refinement models

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Country Director to factor in land access, labor force, water rights, ESG initiatives, and regulatory inputs
• Coordinate with finance and investor relations to support technical sections of data rooms, pitch decks, and diligence materials
• Contribute to the risk register and mitigation strategies ahead of EPC and procurement phases

Ideal Profile

• 10+ years of engineering and project development experience in aluminum, steel, cement, or large-scale process industry
• Deep experience managing FEL-stage or greenfield capital projects above $100M
• Strong working knowledge of aluminum rolling technology, extrusion lines, or foil processes (bonus if familiar with ACP or anodizing)
• Experience with energy-intensive facility design and integration with renewable or grid infrastructure
• Proven ability to manage cross-border teams and consultants in high-growth or frontier markets
• Passion for sustainable infrastructure, industrial innovation, and long-term economic development
• (Bonus) French language skills and experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or francophone regions

What We Offer

• Founding-level equity and compensation
• A leadership role in one of Africa’s largest sustainable manufacturing platforms
• Ability to shape a generational impact project from zero-to-one
• Work alongside a deeply experienced and values-driven team based in NYC, West Africa, and Europe
• Travel opportunities and direct exposure to emerging market industrial development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Mining

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