NGM- Sr. Capital Projects Engineer

Job-:
Capital Projects

Location:

Elko, NV, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Position

Description:

Are you a hands‑on engineering professional who thrives in the field and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to startup?

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Project Manager) who excels in field execution, works as an invested owner, and partners closely with operations, maintenance, technical services, HSE, and other departments to deliver safe, practical, fit‑for‑purpose projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, understanding how facilities operate, and leading projects that make a real impact on the business.

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:

Spend significant time in the field during planning, construction, commissioning, and handover to fully understand site conditions and ensure safe, efficient, and practical project execution

Lead field engineering activities, verify design alignment with real‑world conditions, support construction teams, and proactively address issues before they impact scope, schedule, or cost Develop project execution plan and build owner’s team with necessary resources

Drive projects from concept through closeout

Oversee project execution, both in the field and in the office, ensuring strong visibility, alignment, and communication with construction teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders

Supervise, mentor and train subordinate project engineers, define clear objectives and expectations of direct reports, evaluate performance, provide verbal and written feedback on career growth, and encourage innovative thinking and process improvement

Develop proposals and cost estimates, including required equipment, materials, personnel, and other peripheral services

Represent stakeholder interests in the field during execution and ensure clear communication between engineering teams, contractors, and site departments

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects and manage projects within the constraints of time, cost, and scope, and report any significant deviations including proposed countermeasures

Confirm engineering specifications and criteria comply with applicable regulatory and corporate codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications

Interface with environmental department to ensure all permitting is in place to prevent delays to construction, commissioning, and operation of project

Prepare capital allocation requests including all required supporting documentation, and champion the project to seek approval and funding

Maintain accurate records of committed, expended, and forecast costs associated with the project against the approved budget

Perform risk and consequences analysis for projects to help understand both risks and opportunities that may occur during each project phase

Oversee quality control tasks against budgets, schedules, plans, and how to produce project status reports for distribution

Develop procurement specifications for equipment and work scopes for engineering, procurement, and construction bid packages

Effectively communicate with members of the project team and collaborate with stakeholders to adopt the most cost effective and efficient practices

Provide technical review for procurement tender and award activities

Create and/or update standard operating procedures and asset management tactics, and how the process is used to provide training to…