Lead Projects (Project Manager)

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date

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 our Virtual 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.

Your Impact

As Project Lead, Sustaining Capital Projects, you will play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that supports safe, reliable, and sustainable mining operations at Red Chris Mine. Through strong project leadership, contractor management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will help execute capital projects that improve operational performance and support the site's future growth.

As Part of Our Team You Will

• Lead sustaining capital projects from planning through execution and close-out.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support contract administration, change management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor project performance, quality, and safety.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• 5–10 years of experience delivering mining, construction, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary projects through execution and completion.
• Working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, contractor management, and risk management.Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote FIFO mining environment.

Your Work Environment

Based at Red Chris Mine in Northern British Columbia, this is a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) position supporting a large-scale mining operation. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of project and operational professionals in a safety-focused environment, with access to modern camp accommodations, recreation facilities, career development opportunities, and a culture built on respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

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.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$ $129,300 - $172,400 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

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!