Project Manager

Capital Projects Team Project Manager

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

The Capital Projects team Project Manager is responsible for execution and delivery of small-to-medium scale capital projects for a ~250,000 square foot magnetics manufacturing facility. Accountability includes participation in and key support for the project conception stage, primary ownership of all strategic and tactical management of project delivery after release for execution, and primary oversight of external contractors from scope development to start-up and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with selected Design Firms; OEMs; Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors; Equipment and Service Contractors; as well as extensive internal collaboration. This role will have overall responsibility for delivering projects safely, with high quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Position Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for the execution of projects assigned by the Director, Capital Projects.
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern.
• Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects.
• Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources.
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitivity incorporation once approved.
• Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick and appropriate action.
• 5+ years' experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments, including subject matter leadership for some combination of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
• Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred • Medium-sized capital project experience preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to understand and discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules.
• Basic knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Desired Qualities:

• Team Player with a strong desire and willingness to Learn.
• Leadership experience and/or contributor on various subject matters.
• Self-starter, proactive management style.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined and Detail Oriented.
• Emotionally Intelligent.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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