NGM- Sr. Capital Projects Engineer

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading mining company in Elko, NV is seeking a Senior Project Engineer who excels in field execution and project management. This role entails leading engineering activities, ensuring project alignment, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Engineering and 10+ years of related experience in construction or mining environments. A competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a 401k plan, is offered with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing contractor work in the field.
• Experience in field-based environments like construction sites or mining operations.
• 8+ years of project planning and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Spend significant time in the field during project phases.
• Develop project execution plans and lead teams.
• Oversee project execution ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Field engineering

Construction oversight

Interpersonal skills

Contract management

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you a hands‑on engineering professional who thrives in the field and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup?

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Project Manager) who excels in field execution, works as an invested owner, and partners closely with operations, maintenance, technical services, HSE, and other departments to deliver safe, practical, fit‑for‑purpose projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, understanding how facilities operate, and leading projects that make a real impact on the business.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Spend significant time in the field during planning, construction, commissioning, and handover to fully understand site conditions and ensure safe, efficient, and practical project execution
• Lead field engineering activities, verify design alignment with real‑world conditions, support construction teams, and proactively address issues before they impact scope, schedule, or cost
• Develop project execution plan and build owner’s team with necessary resources
• Drive projects from concept through closeout
• Oversee project execution, both in the field and in the office, ensuring strong visibility, alignment, and communication with construction teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders
• Supervise, mentor and train subordinate project engineers, define clear objectives and expectations of direct reports, evaluate performance, provide verbal and written feedback on career growth, and encourage innovative thinking and process improvement
• Develop proposals and cost estimates, including required equipment, materials, personnel, and other peripheral services
• Represent stakeholder interests in the field during execution and ensure clear communication between engineering teams, contractors, and site departments
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects and manage projects within the constraints of time, cost, and scope, and report any significant deviations including proposed countermeasures
• Confirm engineering specifications and criteria comply with applicable regulatory and corporate codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications
• Interface with environmental department to ensure all permitting is in place to prevent delays to construction, commissioning, and operation of project
• Prepare capital allocation requests including all required supporting documentation, and champion the project to seek approval and funding
• Maintain accurate records of committed, expended, and forecast costs associated with the project against the approved budget
• Perform risk and consequences analysis for projects to help understand both risks and opportunities that may occur during each project phase
• Oversee quality control tasks against budgets, schedules, plans, and how to produce project status reports for distribution
• Develop procurement specifications for equipment and work scopes for engineering, procurement, and construction bid packages
• Effectively communicate with members of the project team and collaborate with stakeholders to adopt the most cost effective and efficient practices
• Provide technical review for procurement tender and award activities
• Create and/or update standard operating procedures and asset management tactics, and how the process is used to provide training to operating personnel during commissioning and start‑up
• Develop framework to measure a project’s metrics to monitor performance, and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly data reconciliation and analytics reporting
• Ensure all project control procedures are implemented and validated through regular field engagement, progress tracking, and coordination with cross‑functional project participants
• Preform other duties as required

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field and/or 10+ year’s experience directly managing contractor work in the field required
• Demonstrated experience working in field‑based environments such as construction sites, industrial facilities, or mining operations required
• 8 or more years of project planning and project management experience with demonstrated competency in project execution, project management, construction, commissioning, and handover preferred
• Experience leading teams of Engineers, Field Staff, and Contractors required
• Proficient working in field environments for extended periods, including regular walkdowns, construction oversight, and commissioning support preferred
• Knowledge of contract and contractor management practices required
• Knowledge of applicable engineering and peripheral codes, policies, standards, and best practices preferred
• Demonstrated computer literacy and practical application of MS Office products including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint required
• Familiarity with design, and scheduling software preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and multi‑disciplinary teams required

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• You are regularly in the field and deeply familiar with your projects’ conditions, constraints, and construction progress.
• You build strong relationships with site departments and incorporate their needs into the project design and execution strategy.
• You take ownership of your projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and ready for operational use.
• You effectively bridge engineering, construction, and operations to deliver practical, maintainable, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.