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Director of Projects roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification with DOL before filing an I-140 petition, making permanent U.S. residency the destination rather than a temporary visa.
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Lead concentrator projects that improve the safety, reliability and performance of Kennecott’s processing operations. Grow your project leadership experience by working across engineering, construction, contractors and operational stakeholders within a global mining and metals business. Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Concentrator Projects to help the Rio Tinto Kennecott Concentrator deliver projects safely and successfully within agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements. In this role, you’ll contribute to practical project solutions and disciplined delivery across the project life cycle, working with engineering, construction, vendors and operational stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex project challenges and wants to strengthen their leadership and project delivery experience in a large-scale mining and processing environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Reporting to the Superintendent, Asset Planning & Projects and working within the Engineering and Projects team, you will be:
- Coordinate day-to-day project delivery activities to help projects meet agreed safety, scope, schedule, cost and quality outcomes.
- Compile and analyse project data, metrics and management reports to support informed decisions and transparent performance tracking.
- Maintain project governance, including risk and issue identification, escalation, management and resolution throughout delivery.
- Apply standardised project processes, systems and tools, including stage-gate requirements, across the project life cycle.
- Assess business and operational needs and contribute practical engineering and project solutions to complex problems.
- Coordinate engineering and construction contractors and project vendors, including interfaces with procurement and contract performance.
- Engage operational, engineering and other stakeholders to align priorities, resolve delivery constraints and support safe execution.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Experience managing projects through the project life cycle in a safety-critical industrial environment, with practical knowledge of stage-gate project implementation.
- Experience coordinating engineering and construction contractors, with working knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams while maintaining accurate project controls, priorities and deliverables.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with technical, operational, contractor and other project stakeholders.
- An engineering qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical project experience.
HELPFUL FOR SUCCESS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management credential.
- Experience delivering projects in mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or another large-scale industrial operating environment.
- Understanding of the key value drivers that influence project decisions in mining or mineral processing operations.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your way of thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.
ABOUT RIO TINTO
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
RESPECT AND INCLUSION
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
INTRODUCTION
Lead concentrator projects that improve the safety, reliability and performance of Kennecott’s processing operations. Grow your project leadership experience by working across engineering, construction, contractors and operational stakeholders within a global mining and metals business. Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Concentrator Projects to help the Rio Tinto Kennecott Concentrator deliver projects safely and successfully within agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements. In this role, you’ll contribute to practical project solutions and disciplined delivery across the project life cycle, working with engineering, construction, vendors and operational stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex project challenges and wants to strengthen their leadership and project delivery experience in a large-scale mining and processing environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Reporting to the Superintendent, Asset Planning & Projects and working within the Engineering and Projects team, you will be:
- Coordinate day-to-day project delivery activities to help projects meet agreed safety, scope, schedule, cost and quality outcomes.
- Compile and analyse project data, metrics and management reports to support informed decisions and transparent performance tracking.
- Maintain project governance, including risk and issue identification, escalation, management and resolution throughout delivery.
- Apply standardised project processes, systems and tools, including stage-gate requirements, across the project life cycle.
- Assess business and operational needs and contribute practical engineering and project solutions to complex problems.
- Coordinate engineering and construction contractors and project vendors, including interfaces with procurement and contract performance.
- Engage operational, engineering and other stakeholders to align priorities, resolve delivery constraints and support safe execution.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Experience managing projects through the project life cycle in a safety-critical industrial environment, with practical knowledge of stage-gate project implementation.
- Experience coordinating engineering and construction contractors, with working knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams while maintaining accurate project controls, priorities and deliverables.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with technical, operational, contractor and other project stakeholders.
- An engineering qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical project experience.
HELPFUL FOR SUCCESS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management credential.
- Experience delivering projects in mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or another large-scale industrial operating environment.
- Understanding of the key value drivers that influence project decisions in mining or mineral processing operations.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your way of thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.
ABOUT RIO TINTO
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
RESPECT AND INCLUSION
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Document your degree's field alignment
PERM requires your degree to correspond to the specific occupational category DOL certifies. A project management credential alone won't satisfy this, your transcript needs to show coursework in engineering, construction, or a directly related discipline.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Engineering firms, construction companies, and large infrastructure contractors file PERM applications routinely. Prioritize organizations with ongoing capital programs, since recurring project pipelines give them both the budget and the institutional process to sponsor green cards.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 with your credentials
If your Director of Projects role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in a relevant field, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level skilled workers and can mean a longer priority-date wait depending on your country of birth.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Director of Projects openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers directly, so you spend your time on roles where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your SOC code before accepting an offer, so the certified wage floor aligns with your expectations.
Understand how PERM advertising requirements affect your timeline
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing PERM, typically adding 60 to 90 days to the front of your timeline. Ask your prospective employer whether they've already begun this process before you factor green card timing into your job transition.
Green Card Director Of Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Projects role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Director of Projects positions can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the equivalent in specialized experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The employer's PERM application defines which category is filed based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and your employer's PERM filing locks in a priority date that determines your place in the queue. H-1B visa status, by contrast, requires renewal and subjects you to lottery selection if you don't already hold it.
How long does the PERM-to-green-card process take for a Director of Projects?
DOL PERM processing currently runs several months to over a year, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 petition. If your country of birth faces a visa backlog, the wait between I-140 approval and adjustment of status can extend significantly. Applicants born in countries without severe backlogs typically see a more predictable timeline from PERM filing to green card.
Where can I find Director of Projects jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Director of Projects openings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Searching by sponsorship track record rather than job title alone saves time, since many postings don't explicitly state green card availability until later in the hiring process.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Director of Projects roles, documenting that the new position involves comparable project oversight responsibilities is essential to preserving your priority date.