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4.1. Vice President of Projects
Phoenix TailingsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
About the role
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Vice President of Projects to lead the development and buildout of our Freedom Facility, a first of its kind rare earth metal refining facility
The VP of Projects will take ownership of the project from engineering and detailed planning through procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and handoff to operations. A central part of the role will be selecting, directing, and holding accountable EPCM partners while ensuring Phoenix Tailings maintains strong owner-side control of scope, cost, schedule, quality, and technical decisions.
The ideal candidate combines the structure and discipline required to deliver a major industrial capital program with the adaptability and resourcefulness needed in a fast-growing company. This person will work closely with internal technical teams, EPCM partners, contractors, equipment suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders while building the systems and project organization required for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full buildout of the Freedom Facility from Front-End Engineering Design and project planning through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handoff.
- Develop and own the overall project execution strategy, including the EPCM contracting model, scope allocation, governance, procurement approach, project controls, and risk management.
- Select, negotiate with, and manage EPCM partners, engineering firms, construction contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
- Serve as the senior owner-side leader responsible for project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, change control, and delivery performance.
- Establish clear interfaces between Phoenix Tailings, EPCM partners, vendors, contractors, and internal technical and operating teams.
- Build and lead the internal projects organization, including project management, project controls, procurement, scheduling, construction management, and commissioning.
- Lead procurement and contract management for long-lead process equipment, construction services, facility infrastructure, and critical materials.
- Coordinate the integration of process systems, utilities, controls, site infrastructure, and supporting facility functions, ensuring EPCM deliverables meet operational requirements.
- Oversee permitting, environmental reviews, site-development activities, utility coordination, and regulatory engagement.
- Embed Process Safety Management and strong environmental, health, and safety standards throughout EPCM design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and EHS to ensure the facility is safe, operable, maintainable, and ready for production.
- Provide clear project updates to executive leadership and proactively resolve EPCM performance, commercial, technical, cost, and schedule issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical
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