Senior Mining Project Manager – Site Lead

Ledcor; Challis (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mining projects across the United States. You will drive mine-site execution, strategic planning, and multi-phase delivery with a focus on safety, efficiency, and budget adherence.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with operations and engineering, and develop schedules that meet critical milestones. This role requires travel to mining locations and a proven ability to manage large-scale projects in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing mining, industrial, or heavy-resource sector projects.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project documentation, cost controls, contracts, and overall project delivery frameworks.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced project environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical and complex information to a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary mining teams, ensuring balanced workloads and fostering professional growth.
• Lead by example in mine-site health, safety, and environmental performance; implement and enforce the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) in alignment with regulatory and client standards.
• Ensure all mining project activities are executed according to approved plans, specifications, and operational requirements.
• Oversee project execution across all phases - including planning, mobilization, operations support, and project close-out.
• Coordinate closely with client operations, engineering, and maintenance groups to maintain alignment and operational continuity.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that meet critical milestones and support client production objectives.
• Monitor budgets, forecasting, billing, and reporting; manage trade awards and procurement in alignment with commercial targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, consultants, and site stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Mining project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mining projects across the United States. You will drive mine-site execution, strategic planning, and multi-phase delivery with a focus on safety, efficiency, and budget adherence.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with operations and engineering, and develop schedules that meet critical milestones. This role requires travel to mining locations and a proven ability to manage large-scale projects in dynamic environments.