Project Manager – Site & Infrastructure

USA Rare Earth, LLC

Project Manager overseeing site infrastructure development for mining projects at USA Rare Earth. Responsible for planning and executing critical site infrastructure workstreams in Texas.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementinfrastructure managementgeotechnical studieshydrogeological studiesgroundwater studiesgeochemical studiesrisk managementproject planningschedulingbudgeting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcoordinationstakeholder managementtechnical issue resolutioncommercial issue resolutionexecution-related issue resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

miningindustrial projectsenergy projectsheavy civil projectspermitting activitiescontractor managementconsultant managementmultidisciplinary project teamsperformance metricssite infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the owner's representative for site infrastructure projects, providing oversight of contractors, consultants, and project deliverables.
Manage infrastructure workstreams including access roads, grading, utilities, water infrastructure, drainage, and civil works.
Coordinate field investigation programs, including geotechnical, hydrogeological, groundwater, and geochemical studies.
Support permitting activities and interface with regulatory agencies, including TCEQ, GLO, and other stakeholders.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and performance metrics.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and schedule impacts, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
Facilitate coordination between engineering, environmental, permitting, construction, and operations teams.
Lead project meetings, track action items, and resolve technical, commercial, and execution-related issues.
Prepare project status updates, reports, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
10+ years of project management experience supporting mining, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or heavy civil projects.
Experience managing contractors, consultants, permitting activities, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and project controls.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunities