Project Director

A well-positioned mineral exploration and development company is currently looking to appoint  a proven Project Director to lead the advancement of its flagship gold project following successful completion of a pre-feasibility study.

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal leadership role at a critical inflection point in the project’s lifecycle, with key responsibilities being to:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the transition from PFS through to feasibility study (FS) and beyond.
• Integrate technical, environmental, permitting, and financial components into a comprehensive development strategy, ensuring readiness for construction and de-risking the path to production.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and cost control.
• Manage all third-party consultants and engineering firms involved in FS delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies across the technical, environmental, social, and economic dimensions of the project.
• Lead the development and execution of project timelines, budgets, and reporting structures.
• Support permitting processes in coordination with regulatory and community stakeholders.
• Develop early-stage project execution plans and construction readiness strategies in anticipation of a production decision.
• Regularly communicate progress, risks, and critical milestones to senior leadership and the Board.

The Candidate:

Applicant’s will be expected to demonstrate: 

• A deep understanding of the mine development cycle, with a focus on gold or similar open-pit operations.
• Expertise in managing and delivering feasibility studies and transitioning projects through construction towards production.
• A minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or a related field
• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary project environments
• A strong understanding of regulatory permitting frameworks in North American jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to manage external consultants, complex budgets, and evolving project scopes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.