VP of Engineering Projects - Unlimited PTO & Equity

Phoenixtailings

Burlington (MA)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Vice President of Engineering Projects to lead the execution of our most significant engineering and capital projects, including the continued development of our Freedom facility and future large-scale production infrastructure.

This executive will own major project delivery from engineering development and EPCM strategy through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff, establishing governance, commercial discipline, and external partnerships to deliver

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced technical or business degree is a plus.
15+ years of progressive experience delivering major capital projects in mining, minerals processing, metals, chemical processing, refining, heavy industrial, or similarly complex process industries.
Extensive experience directing EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project delivery models across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Proven track record of taking complex industrial facilities from early engineering and project definition through construction and successful operational handoff.
Deep understanding of project controls, capital estimating, scheduling, contracting, procurement, construction management, risk management, commissioning, and project governance.
Demonstrated ability to lead and challenge major engineering contractors, construction organizations, technology providers, and equipment suppliers while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and execution strategy for Phoenix Tailings' major capital projects, including the Freedom facility and future commercial-scale rare earth and critical metals production assets.
Own project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and startup, establishing clear accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and technical performance.
Direct and manage EPCM firms, engineering consultants, construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other external organizations responsible for delivering complex industrial projects.
Establish project governance, stage-gate processes, design review standards, change controls, risk management systems, cost controls, and reporting structures capable of supporting a rapidly expanding capital portfolio.
Drive projects from conceptual and front-end engineering through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while ensuring designs remain aligned with Phoenix’s process technology and long-term manufacturing strategy.
Provide executive oversight of capital budgets, project forecasts, contracting strategies, procurement decisions, contingencies, and major commercial commitments.
Identify and resolve critical technical, schedule, constructability, supply-chain, and execution risks before they impact project milestones or facility performance.
Build and lead an internal engineering projects organization capable of overseeing multiple large-scale industrial programs as Phoenix expands its rare earth and critical metals production footprint.
Ensure new facilities are designed for safe operation, maintainability, reliability, expansion, and efficient lifecycle performance rather than simply achieving initial project completion.
Partner with process development, manufacturing, operations, and company leadership to ensure Phoenix’s technology can be translated into facilities capable of reliable and economic commercial-scale production.