Project Manager, Capital Projects

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:

This Project Manager role will report to a Senior Project Manager on our Capital Projects Team. The Project Manager is responsible for execution and delivery of small-to-medium scale capital projects for a 250,000 sqft. magnetics manufacturing facility. Accountability includes participation in and key support for the project conception stage, primary ownership of all strategic and tactical management of project delivery after release for execution, and primary oversight of external contractors from scope development to start-up and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with selected Design Firms; OEMs; Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors; Equipment and Service Contractors; as well as extensive internal collaboration. This role will have overall responsibility for delivering projects safely, with high quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Position Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for the execution of projects assigned by the Director, Capital Projects.
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern.
• Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects.
• Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources.
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact to ensure timely and cost sensitivity incorporation once approved.
• Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering or construction management required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick and appropriate action.
• 5+ years experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments, including subject matter leadership for some combination of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
• Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Medium-sized capital project experience preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to understand and discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules.
• Basic knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Desired Qualities:

• Team Player.
• Desire to Learn.
• Desire to Win.
• Leader.
• Self-starter, proactive management style.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined and Detail Oriented.
• Emotionally Intelligent.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the positions requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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