Senior Project Manager, Mining Capital Projects

Barrick Mining Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k retirement plan with employer and

employer match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Barrick Mining Corporation in Elko, Nevada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects from study through handover. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage EPC/EPCM contracts, and ensure delivery within safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role requires 12–15 years in mining or heavy industrial projects, strong leadership, and contract management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• 12–15 years of project management experience on mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards including MSHA.
• Provide leadership for assigned capital projects with single-point accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, including contracting strategy, resourcing, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead integrated project teams across engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, and commissioning.
• Manage EPC/EPCM and construction contractors and vendors, including tendering and contract administration.
• Control scope, cost, and schedule; manage change through formal processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
• Ensure governance, stage-gate approvals, and executive reporting.
• Direct project reporting, progress, forecasts, KPIs and executive updates.
• Manage interfaces with operations, permitting, community, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee commissioning, ramp-up, and handover to operations.
• Coach and develop project team members and support capability building.
• Office-based role in Elko, Nevada, with travel to project sites and Salt Lake City; extended site presence during peak phases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Problem solving under pressure

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Job description

Barrick Mining Corporation in Elko, Nevada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects from study through handover. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage EPC/EPCM contracts, and ensure delivery within safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role requires 12–15 years in mining or heavy industrial projects, strong leadership, and contract management capabilities.