Head of Mining Capital Projects

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Project Director in Minnesota to oversee major capital projects in surface mining. The role demands strong leadership, governance, and a successful delivery track record. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience, along with professional certifications. The Project Director will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Offering a dynamic environment, this role is critical to the company's mission of safety and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in mining or heavy industrial projects, including leadership of large capital projects.
• Demonstrated accountability for full project lifecycle delivery (cost, schedule, scope).
• Professional designation (e.g., PE) and/or PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Establish and maintain project governance and execution strategy.
• Approve project scope, execution plans, and delivery strategies.
• Lead resolution of complex project issues and remove barriers to execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Project management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining, or Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Project Director in Minnesota to oversee major capital projects in surface mining. The role demands strong leadership, governance, and a successful delivery track record. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience, along with professional certifications. The Project Director will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Offering a dynamic environment, this role is critical to the company's mission of safety and performance excellence.