Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager, Mining
Location: Arizona, USA (Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

PROJECT MANAGER


The Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting major capital projects at the mining operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, cost control, schedule adherence, and quality execution. The position oversees end‑to‑end project delivery—including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and stakeholder coordination—while managing scope, budget, and performance for complex mining and infrastructure initiatives. Working closely with senior project managers on projects exceeding $50M, the role provides technical and operational leadership, develops project scopes, and applies deep expertise in areas such as tailings facilities, leach operations, and water balance management to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards and values.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK   
Our operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for planning and executing the safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service for major capital projects within the company.
• Responsible for the scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality associated with projects within the mining company.
• Monitor work performance and institute cost controls for projects.
• Review and/or develop scopes of work for potential projects within the company.
• Support Senior Project Managers in projects with a value in excess of $50M.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related Scientific field, and minimum of eight (8) years of related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in Project Management, Engineering, and Construction, OR
• High School diploma and thirteen (13) years of related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in Project Management, Engineering, and Construction

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED):

• 3 years of tailings experience
• 5 years of experience in a leadership operational role(s)
• Able to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage facilities, crushed leach facilities, or process water balance
• Experience in tailings design, management, operations, water balance management and geochemistry

WHAT’S ON OFFER The annual pay range for this role is competitive to the market. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance.  Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration.  Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements.  More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 
• Tuition assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle 
• Internal progression opportunities 

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an exciting and fast-growing company who is driving forward increasingly specialized and innovative solutions in the Mining industry. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without ongoing sponsorship or a visa. The successful applicant will receive competitive base salary, an annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401K match, holidays/ PTO, and more.  For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact: Christopher Moore View email address on energyjobsearch.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.