Newmont Mining

Project Lead

LocationDease Lake, BC

About This Job

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit ourVirtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.


Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Project Lead to join our Sustaining Capital Projects team at Red Chris Mine with a competitive base salary between 126,000-168,000, with an additional short-term incentive. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, with consideration to internal equity. In this role, you will support the safe, responsible, and efficient execution of new infrastructure built at Red Chris. You will be responsible to lead the construction execution, contractor management, design optimization, and planning with a team of project delivery professionals.


Essential Duties

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects from initiation to close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution.
Serve as the main point of contact for clients, regulatory bodies, and senior management, maintaining clear and proactive communication.
Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed to address delays or budget overruns. Including preparing and presenting regular project reports, dashboards, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee contract management, including scope definition, change orders, invoicing, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Lead site inspections and field visits to assess work quality, progress, and adherence to design specifications.
Promote continuous improvement through post-project reviews, lessons learned, and process refinement initiatives.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers, project coordinators, and support staff to build strong, capable teams.
Support permitting and regulatory approval processes, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and accountability across all project phases.


Training& Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Geological, or Mining Engineering or Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
Master’s degree (optional but beneficial) in Project Management or Business Administration (MBA)
5-10 years of relevant experience in mining, or industrial infrastructure execution. Strong interest in construction execution and experiencing a multitude of interdisciplinary projects through completion.
Familiarity with project delivery methods (scheduling, earned value progress, lean project delivery)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work in a remote mine site on a rotational basis.


Working Conditions

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

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