Project Director

Our client is a mining joint venture advancing one of the most significant undeveloped projects in the country. With one project heading toward feasibility and potential sanction, they need a Project Director who can lead with conviction, align multi-party stakeholders, and deliver. This is a project leadership role, not just a project management role. You will be accountable for the full picture, reporting to the President and GM with a dotted line to the Board of Managers. What You’ll Do Provide strategic leadership across all project phases, from concept through commissioning and close‑out Establish and maintain governance frameworks, execution strategies, and stage‑gate processes Own cost, schedule, scope, and risk outcomes across the full project lifecycle Lead JV partner alignment and multi‑stakeholder decision‑making at the board level Oversee EPC/EPCM contractor relationships, contracting strategy, and commercial oversight Direct integration across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning Approve project baselines, major changes, and capital milestones (PFS, FS, FID) Build and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary project team Ensure permitting, regulatory, and environmental requirements are integrated into project design and schedule Serve as an Officer of the Company with direct accountability to the Board of Managers What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining, Construction Management, or a related field, advanced degree preferred 15+ years of experience in mining or heavy industrial projects, including full lifecycle leadership of large capital projects Demonstrated accountability for cost, schedule, and scope outcomes across project phases Experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors and owner’s teams Professional designation (P.Eng. or equivalent) and/or PMP strongly preferred Strong understanding of governance models, project controls, and capital project delivery frameworks Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments Board‑level communication and negotiation skills Why This Role Lead a major capital project from advanced studies through sanction and into construction Strong financial backing from established JV partners committed to moving this forward Competitive total compensation: base, short‑term incentive, and long‑term incentive tied to project milestones A project with real strategic importance to domestic critical minerals supply We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! #J-18808-Ljbffr MRC Recruiting