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MP Materials · 13 hours ago

Project Controls Director

positionFort Worth, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date7+ years exp

MP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Project Controls Director is responsible for integrating and overseeing cost control, schedule control, and document control functions across a portfolio of greenfield capital projects, ensuring transparency and performance alignment from project initiation through commissioning.

IndustrialMiningSustainability
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Responsibilities

Lead financial planning and forecasting for capital projects, including budget development, cost tracking, and variance analysis
Oversee implementation of cost management systems (e.g., Ares Prism, EcoSys), ensuring data integrity and alignment with SAP
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to manage accruals, capital appropriation requests, and PP&E compliance
Provide executive-level reporting on project financial health, earned value metrics, and cost performance indicators
Direct the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet
Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path risks, and support recovery planning with project managers and contractors
Ensure compliance with contractual schedule requirements and coordinate milestone tracking across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
Oversee the development and implementation of document control systems aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Ensure secure, traceable, and compliant management of project documentation, including drawings, records, and standardized forms
Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to maintain document integrity from receipt through deployment and archival
Support training matrix development and onboarding documentation for capital project personnel
Manage and mentor a team of project controls professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Serve as a strategic partner to project managers, enabling proactive issue resolution and performance optimization
Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and KPIs
Participate in end-of-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive future improvements
Occasional travel to subcontractor locations
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project controlsCost control systemsSchedule control systemsDocument control systemsSAPPrimavera P6Ares PrismHexagon EcosysPMP certificationStakeholder engagementData visualizationAdvanced ExcelLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
7+ years of experience in project controls for capital-intensive industrial projects
Proven expertise in cost, schedule, and document control systems and methodologies
Proficiency in SAP, Ares Prism, Hexagon Ecosys, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred

Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to effectively manage, collaborate with, and influence key stakeholders
PMP, CCP, or similar certification
Experience with greenfield manufacturing or infrastructure projects
Familiarity with AACE and PMI best practices
Advanced Excel and data visualization skills
Experience with document control systems such as COREWORX, PROCORE, OMNEX, or HEXAGON EcoSys

Company

MP Materials

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MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://mpmaterials.com

H1B Sponsorship

MP Materials has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.38B
Key Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M

Leadership Team

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Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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