Hybrid POX/O₂ Project Manager

at Donlin Gold LLC

• Job title: POX/O₂ Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Anchorage, United States

About the role

• Project Manager for Donlin Gold managing POX and O₂ systems from planning to commissioning. Ensuring project adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of Donlin Gold’s Pressure Oxidation (POX) and Air Separation (O₂) systems
• Responsible for all phases of the POX/O₂ project lifecycle under the EPCM framework
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strict adherence to Donlin Gold’s safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Lead the planning, engineering, and execution of the POX and O₂ systems in alignment with Donlin Gold’s process plant and production objectives
• Manage the EPCM contractor and ensure seamless integration with other project work streams including power, process, and infrastructure
• Oversee the design, procurement, fabrication, and construction of the POX autoclaves, O₂ plant, and associated utility systems
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering teams to ensure designs meet metallurgical and operational requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk management plans consistent with Donlin Gold’s governance framework
• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure safe, efficient execution strategies for POX and O₂ installations
• Ensure compliance with Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and applicable regulatory requirements
• Oversee commissioning planning and handover to operations, ensuring full alignment with Donlin Gold’s business readiness plan
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality and safety
• Prepare regular progress reports, financial summaries, and status updates for Donlin Gold leadership and key stakeholders
• Promote collaboration among engineering, procurement, and construction teams to maintain integration and accountability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with EPCM partners, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mining (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience within mining or metallurgical processing environments
• Proven technical expertise with Pressure Oxidation (POX) and Air Separation (O₂) systems
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale EPCM contracts across design, construction, and commissioning
• Strong understanding of metallurgical processes, process control, and system integration
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and reporting tools
• Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and permitting regulations
• Professional Engineering license (P.E. or P.Eng.) and/or PMP certification preferred
• Experience in cold-climate or remote logistics environments is highly desirable

Benefits

• Travel as required to the Yukon–Kuskokwim region, Anchorage, and the Donlin Gold project site
• Commitment to Donlin Gold’s core values of Safety, Integrity, and Environmental Stewardship