Senior Level Director of Capital Projects Jobs
Senior level director of capital projects jobs place experienced professionals in charge of large-scale infrastructure programs, setting strategic direction, owning budget and schedule outcomes, and leading the cross-functional teams that deliver them. Roles are concentrated across Mining & Natural Resources, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, predominantly on-site and hybrid, with employers like Logic, Nevada Gold Mines, and Fairlife hiring at this level now.
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Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Capital Projects team. The successful candidate will lead the engineering function for the NGM projects portfolio, providing technical governance and direction across study and execution phase projects. The role is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and constructability of engineering deliverables, management of engineering consultants and contractors, and effective integration of engineering with procurement, construction, and operations at site. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards and applicable regulatory requirements (including MSHA).
- Lead engineering delivery across the NGM projects portfolio, covering process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation/controls disciplines.
- Manage engineering consultants and EPC/EPCM partners, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverable quality, and performance.
- Ensure designs comply with company standards, applicable codes, and MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews with site construction, operations, and maintenance teams.
- Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning, including resolution of technical queries, design changes, and non-conformances.
- Manage technical change control, design risk registers, and interface coordination across project packages.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, vendor data, and as-built documentation.
- Support project estimating, scheduling, and cost control with reliable engineering inputs and progress measurement.
- Coordinate engineering input into permitting and regulatory submissions as required.
- Build, lead, and develop the site-based engineering team.
- Report engineering status, risks, and issues to project leadership.
- Based in Elko, Nevada, with substantial time at NGM project sites. Site work involves exposure to active construction and mining environments requiring adherence to site safety protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Process/Metallurgical, or related discipline); professional registration (PE or equivalent) preferred
- Minimum 10–15 years of engineering experience on mining or minerals processing capital projects, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership role preferred
- Strong experience in brownfield/site-based project environments and construction-phase engineering support preferred
- Experience managing engineering consultants and EPC/EPCM contracts preferred
- Working knowledge of applicable North American codes, standards, and regulatory requirements preferred
- Strong technical leadership with practical, construction-focused judgment required
- Effective management of consultants and multidisciplinary teams required
- Collaborative working style with construction, operations, and maintenance stakeholders required
- Structured approach to change control, document management, and design assurance preferred
- Clear communication and reporting capability required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Capital Projects team. The successful candidate will lead the engineering function for the NGM projects portfolio, providing technical governance and direction across study and execution phase projects. The role is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and constructability of engineering deliverables, management of engineering consultants and contractors, and effective integration of engineering with procurement, construction, and operations at site. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards and applicable regulatory requirements (including MSHA).
- Lead engineering delivery across the NGM projects portfolio, covering process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and instrumentation/controls disciplines.
- Manage engineering consultants and EPC/EPCM partners, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverable quality, and performance.
- Ensure designs comply with company standards, applicable codes, and MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews with site construction, operations, and maintenance teams.
- Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning, including resolution of technical queries, design changes, and non-conformances.
- Manage technical change control, design risk registers, and interface coordination across project packages.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, vendor data, and as-built documentation.
- Support project estimating, scheduling, and cost control with reliable engineering inputs and progress measurement.
- Coordinate engineering input into permitting and regulatory submissions as required.
- Build, lead, and develop the site-based engineering team.
- Report engineering status, risks, and issues to project leadership.
- Based in Elko, Nevada, with substantial time at NGM project sites. Site work involves exposure to active construction and mining environments requiring adherence to site safety protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Process/Metallurgical, or related discipline); professional registration (PE or equivalent) preferred
- Minimum 10–15 years of engineering experience on mining or minerals processing capital projects, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership role preferred
- Strong experience in brownfield/site-based project environments and construction-phase engineering support preferred
- Experience managing engineering consultants and EPC/EPCM contracts preferred
- Working knowledge of applicable North American codes, standards, and regulatory requirements preferred
- Strong technical leadership with practical, construction-focused judgment required
- Effective management of consultants and multidisciplinary teams required
- Collaborative working style with construction, operations, and maintenance stakeholders required
- Structured approach to change control, document management, and design assurance preferred
- Clear communication and reporting capability required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Senior Level Director of Capital Projects Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of capital projects job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-phase capital programs from planning through closeout. A portfolio showing on-time, on-budget delivery of large projects carries significant weight, as does experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing executive stakeholder relationships. Proficiency with capital planning tools, procurement strategy, and risk management gives candidates a clear edge over those with narrower project execution backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level director of capital projects?
Companies hiring senior level director of capital projects right now include Logic, Nevada Gold Mines, and Fairlife, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large owner-operators, general contractors, real estate developers, utilities, and industrial manufacturers with active capital investment programs requiring seasoned program leadership.
Are there remote senior level director of capital projects jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require significant on-site presence given the nature of capital construction oversight. About 0% of senior level director of capital projects openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program-level or portfolio-director roles where strategic oversight and reporting are the primary responsibilities rather than day-to-day field management.
What makes a director of capital projects role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program-wide accountability rather than individual project execution. At this stage, you own the full capital delivery lifecycle, set internal standards and processes, manage relationships with C-suite stakeholders and external partners, and mentor project managers across the portfolio. The scope typically involves multiple concurrent projects, significant budget authority, and responsibility for outcomes that affect long-term organizational assets.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of capital projects?
Senior level director of capital projects roles concentrate in Mining & Natural Resources, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they maintain large, recurring capital expenditure programs, whether from infrastructure expansion, facility modernization, or regulatory-driven construction investment, and need experienced leaders who can manage complexity at scale.