Studies Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

As the Mine Studies Project Manager, you will lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team to define the requirements, strategy, and execution roadmap for restarting mining operations at Jerritt Canyon. You will oversee a core team of more than 12 members - including project managers, superintendents, geologists, permitting specialists, and other technical professionals – and will manage the selection and performance of multiple contractors and consultants.

In this role, you will provide decisive leadership, clear communication, and strong coordination across all project workstreams while working closely with Jerritt Canyon site leadership. You will develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. You will ensure that all project activities are aligned, documented, and executed efficiently to support the safe, compliant, and timely restart of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Restart Studies for Jerritt Canyon
• Direct and coordinate all technical studies required for the safe and efficient restart of the Jerritt Canyon mining operation.
• Work directly with mine planning consultants to develop iterative versions of the conceptual mine plan. Integrate the outcomes of engineering, operational, and economic studies into a comprehensive restart plan in partnership with site leadership.
• Safety & Compliance
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all project activities meet or exceed MSHA requirements, site safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Identify and proactively mitigate operational risks.
• Project & Team Management
• Provide overall leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on goals, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee the work of the dewatering project manager, permitting specialist/consultant, process project manager, and geology superintendent to maintain safe and on-schedule progress.
• Participate in project design and planning meetings, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Technical & Exploration Support
• Assist in designing condemnation and confirmation drilling programs, collaborating with the resource team to define exploration targets and estimate potential ounces.
• Coordinate with supply chain personnel on procurement strategies, contract development, and contractor engagement.
• Project Controls & Administration
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-saving measures where feasible.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, ensuring all materials are current, reviewed, and properly stored.
• Prepare and review project correspondence, including proposals, meeting minutes, technical memos, and email communications.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.

The duties and responsibilities listed above represent the core functions of the role and are not intended to be all-inclusive

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or mining-related discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in a mining environment, including roles with increasing management responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning, executing, and delivering capital projects, from concept through commissioning.
• Strong management capability in budget development, cost control, forecasting, and overall financial stewardship of capital and operational expenditures.
• Proven ability to lead, select, and manage contractors and consultants, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance with project objectives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing stakeholders across operations, technical services, and corporate functions.
• Familiarity with modern mining technologies and digital mine-management tools is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with mining and project management software is an asset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.