Senior Project Manager — Mining Capital Projects Leader

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k with employer match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12–15 years of project management experience on mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects through full lifecycle: studies, execution, commissioning, handover.
• Strong experience in contract management across EPC/EPCM, lump sum, unit rate models.
• Leading cross-functional teams with governance, risk management, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects with accountability for safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resourcing.
• Manage EPC/EPCM and construction contractors, tendering, awards, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Direct project reporting, progress, forecasts, KPIs, and executive updates.
• Coordinate interfaces with operations, permitting, community, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PMP certificate

Job description