About the role

  • Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of Donlin Gold’s major water retention and dam structures.
  • Lead the planning, engineering, and execution of dam and water management infrastructure in alignment with company objectives.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, including schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and risk management strategies.
  • Coordinate closely with EPCM contractors, design engineers, permitting specialists, construction teams, and management to ensure alignment.
  • Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, permitting commitments, and sustainability objectives.
  • Monitor project progress and performance metrics, prepare executive-level reports, and recommend corrective actions where required.
  • Represent Donlin Gold at technical meetings, permitting workshops, and community forums as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale dam, tailings, or water-retention projects, preferably within mining or heavy civil infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience managing EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong technical understanding of dam design, construction methodologies, and performance monitoring systems in cold-climate and remote logistics environments.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and strong cost, schedule, and risk control discipline.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations including ADSC, ADNR, EPA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards.
  • Professional Engineering license (P.E. or P.Eng.) and PMP certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental responsibility, consistent with Donlin Gold’s core values.
  • A post-offer criminal background clearance, physical and drug screening are required.

Job title

Dams Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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