Discipline Mining

Job skills Construction Management and Commissioning, Engineering and Project Management, Management and Sales

Type Contract

Location South Carolina

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Front-End Loading (FEL) studies for mining and mineral processing projects, with a specific focus on lithium, critical minerals, and rare earth elements. This role drives project success during early development phases by managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating technical inputs, and developing project scope, schedule, and cost frameworks aligned with client objectives.
The Project Manager plays a critical role in shaping project outcomes by identifying risks and opportunities, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring projects are positioned for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage FEL studies (FEL 1, FEL 2, FEL 3) for mining and mineral processing projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams, including mining, process, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, and cost estimates aligned with client and stakeholder requirements
Facilitate technical workshops, risk assessments, and value engineering sessions
Provide leadership in identifying project risks, constraints, and opportunities during early project phases
Ensure alignment between project objectives, technical solutions, and client business goals
Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership to communicate progress and key decisions
Support development of project execution strategies and investment decision packages
Monitor and control project performance against scope, schedule, and budget
Lead preparation of FEL deliverables, including study reports, execution plans, and capital cost estimates
Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or project controls within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial sectors
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting FEL studies or early-phase project development
Strong understanding of mining processes, mineral processing facilities, or critical minerals projects
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and cost in complex environments
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with lithium, battery materials, rare earth elements, or critical minerals projects
Background in EPC or EPCM project execution
Familiarity with capital project development frameworks and stage-gate processes
Experience supporting feasibility studies, pre-feasibility, or concept development
Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification

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