Project Director - Phase 11
Posting Date: 10/1/26
Location: AK, USA, | Fairbanks, AK, USA, | Fort Knox, AK, USA,
Fort Knox MineLocated approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a center of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh - a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.
Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.
Fort Knox is NOT a camp mine
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Sr. Project Director/Fort Knox GM, the incumbent will lead and execute the Fort Knox Ph 11 Project in all areas including infrastructure engineering, project execution planning, and commissioning. The Project Director will act as the senior point of contact and ensure alignment across the organization's overall strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the full lifecycle of the project, including infrastructure engineering, construction execution, and final handover to operations.
- Manage the planning and execution of major project scope items, including:
- Expansion of mine infrastructure on surface to support production mining.
- Leach pad and tailings dam expansions.
- Procurement of a capital development business partner.
- Procurement of mobile equipment for the mine and the mill.
- Transportation of ore from the mine site to the mill site.
- Refurbishment of the existing mill (processing plant).
- Construction of a new haul truck maintenance shop
- Design and construction of a primary ore crushing facility.
- Construction of new water management facilities.
- Collaborate with the Project Director and site General Manager to define effective organizational structures and communication channels to meet project and corporate needs.
- Ensure qualified personnel are in place and teams are organized for efficient and effective delivery.
- Align and integrate permitting, environmental, safety, community relations, engineering, operational readiness, and risk management into clear project deliverables.
- Establish and maintain systems for managing project scope, quality, cost, and schedule.
- Lead and implement communication systems and reporting procedures to ensure timely and accurate updates to site leadership and corporate stakeholders, while proactively identifying and addressing risks, opportunities, and roadblocks.
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for early-stage development activities to align with the overall project timeline.
- Actively support procurement and contracting activities, including the evaluation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to ensure cost-effective and compliant contractor engagement.
- Assist in ongoing reporting, budgeting, compliance, and risk management activities to ensure the project remains on track.
- Lead the continuous development of a culture of safety and organizational performance as a driver of behaviors for the entire Project team (including contractors and consultants).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills- Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. Masters/MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of project experience including working for Owner or EPCM firms directly executing large projects or multiple smaller projects.
- Experience leading and/or supporting construction of mining projects essential (preferably brownfield gold projects).
- The ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and leadership.
- Familiarity with environmental, permitting, and regulatory frameworks related to mining.
- Strong knowledge of project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Skilled in risk management, budgeting, and cost control.
- Commitment to health, safety, environmental, and community standards.
- Willingness to work full time at Mill and mine site.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
- Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
- Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
