Project Manager - PL#88481

Peter Lucas Project Management•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support heavy industrial capital projects in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. The role requires a strong background in heavy industrial construction and capital project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and coordinating work in an active industrial environment. Mining experience is preferred but not required; candidates with experience in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure development, or camp construction are encouraged to apply. The position is on-site, requires local residency for the duration of the assignment, and is not fly-in/fly-out. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days per week (40 hours per week). Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Demonstrated project management experience delivering heavy industrial capital projects, including construction and project execution.
Strong background in industrial construction, capital project development, and contractor management.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, and construction management.
Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve project challenges, and deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to reside locally in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area for the duration of the assignment.
Availability to work Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days per week.

Nice To Haves

Mining operations or mining-related capital project experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with camp construction, infrastructure development, or similar industrial construction projects is an asset.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional engineering designation is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage project execution plans covering scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure safe, on-schedule, on-budget delivery.
Manage heavy industrial capital construction and ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements.
Review engineering designs, technical documentation, construction plans, and project deliverables for alignment with approved objectives.
Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and financial performance reporting.
Monitor progress, identify potential delays or cost overruns, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, materials, and contractor services needed for project delivery.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee contractor performance, contractual obligations, change orders, and scope modifications.
Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to clients, stakeholders, project teams, and senior management.
Support procurement by developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, evaluating vendors, and coordinating equipment and service requirements.
Facilitate project meetings, construction reviews, and stakeholder discussions to resolve challenges and support decision-making.
Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Oversee inspections, commissioning, deficiency resolution, and final turnover documentation.
Conduct project evaluations and lessons-learned reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.