Project Director - Phase 11

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead Fort Knox Ph 11 project, handling infrastructure engineering, planning, and commissioning. You will align with the site GM and senior leadership on strategy and execution across disciplines.

You will manage procurement, safety, and environmental compliance while coordinating with stakeholders to deliver on-time, within-budget completion at Fort Knox, near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Business or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of project experience, with owner or EPCM exposure on large mining projects.
• Experience leading mining construction, preferably brownfield gold projects.
• Strong interaction with all organizational levels; knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for scheduling and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of the Fort Knox Ph 11 Project, including infrastructure engineering and construction.
• Plan and execute major scope items: mine infrastructure expansion and mill/refurbishment.
• Procure capital development partners and mobile equipment; manage ore transport to mill.
• Define organizational structures, channels of communication and risk management.
• Ensure scope, quality, cost, and schedule controls; lead reporting to leadership.
• Support procurement/contracting activities and assist in budgeting/compliance.
• Foster safety culture and performance across the project team and contractors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related field

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Location: AK, USA, | Fairbanks, AK, USA, | Fort Knox, AK, USA,

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Fort Knox Mine

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a center of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis as protected by applicable state, federal and/or local law.

Fort Knox is NOT a camp mine

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Project Director/Fort Knox GM, the incumbent will lead and execute the Fort Knox Ph 11 Project in all areas including infrastructure engineering, project execution planning, and commissioning. The Project Director will act as the senior point of contact and ensure alignment across the organization’s overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the project, including infrastructure engineering, construction execution, and final handover to operations.
• Manage the planning and execution of major project scope items, including:
  • Expansion of mine infrastructure on surface to support production mining.
  • Leach pad and tailings dam expansions.
  • Procurement of a capital development business partner.
  • Procurement of mobile equipment for the mine and the mill.
  • Transportation of ore from the mine site to the mill site.
  • Refurbishment of the existing mill (processing plant).
  • Construction of a new haul truck maintenance shop
  • Design and construction of a primary ore crushing facility.
  • Construction of new water management facilities.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and site General Manager to define effective organizational structures and communication channels to meet project and corporate needs.
• Ensure qualified personnel are in place and teams are organized for efficient and effective delivery.
• Align and integrate permitting, environmental, safety, community relations, engineering, operational readiness, and risk management into clear project deliverables.
• Establish and maintain systems for managing project scope, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Lead and implement communication systems and reporting procedures to ensure timely and accurate updates to site leadership and corporate stakeholders, while proactively identifying and addressing risks, opportunities, and roadblocks.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for early-stage development activities to align with the overall project timeline.
• Actively support procurement and contracting activities, including the evaluation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to ensure cost-effective and compliant contractor engagement.
• Assist in ongoing reporting, budgeting, compliance, and risk management activities to ensure the project remains on track.
• Lead the continuous development of a culture of safety and organizational performance as a driver of behaviors for the entire Project team (including contractors and consultants).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. Masters/MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of project experience including working for Owner or EPCM firms directly executing large projects or multiple smaller projects.
• Experience leading and/or supporting construction of mining projects essential (preferably brownfield gold projects).
• The ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and leadership.
• Familiarity with environmental, permitting, and regulatory frameworks related to mining.
• Strong knowledge of project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Skilled in risk management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental, and community standards.
• Willingness to work full time at Mill and mine site.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.