Project Manager - PL#88481

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc. • Reno, NV

8d • 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 position plans, coordinates, and oversees capital projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. It requires a strong background in heavy industrial construction and capital project management, along with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors, and coordinate work in an active industrial environment.

The role is on-site and requires local residency for the duration of the assignment; it is not a fly-in/fly-out position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days (40 hours per week). Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates. Mining experience is preferred but not required; candidates with heavy industrial construction, infrastructure development, or camp construction experience are encouraged to apply.

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

• Previous experience in mining operations or mining-related capital projects.
• Experience with camp construction, infrastructure development, or similar industrial construction projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional engineering designation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage project execution plans covering scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to support safe, on-schedule, on-budget delivery.
• Manage heavy industrial capital construction activities in accordance 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 and cost overruns, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, materials, and contractor services for project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies for safety, cost, schedule, and quality impacts.
• 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, including developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, evaluating vendors, and coordinating equipment and services.
• 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 project completion, including inspections, commissioning, deficiency resolution, and final turnover documentation.
• Conduct project evaluations and lessons-learned reviews to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Potential assistance with local living accommodations for qualified candidates.
• Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with three-day weekends.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant heavy industrial capital projects and work with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level