MP Materials · 6 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMP Materials is a leader in rebuilding American industrial capability focused on autonomy, robotics, and electrification. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a greenfield construction project for a rare earth magnet manufacturing facility, overseeing all phases of site development and construction management while ensuring safe execution and adherence to budget and timelines.
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Responsibilities
Lead all phases of greenfield site development, including design coordination, permitting, earthwork, utility installation, and vertical construction
Develop and implement robust project management frameworks tailored to rapid industrial construction
Manage engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across multiple buildings
Collaborate with design firms, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and budget
Drive strategic decision-making and risk mitigation across all project phases
Communicate project status and critical issues clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization
Provide accurate project data to the Project Controls team for cost tracking and forecasting
Review and guide requested changes to project scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
Maintain flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet project milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Management
10+ years of experience in industrial or high-tech manufacturing construction, with a strong focus on greenfield projects
5+ years of direct project management experience in capital construction, including utilities, earthwork, and infrastructure
Proven ability to interpret and manage complex engineering documentation and construction drawings
Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly and take quick and appropriate action
Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities
Must be able to develop, understand and control cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts, and schedules
Familiarity with contract law and claims management
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Proficient in industry standard tools for project management such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Ares Prism, or similar
Experience with permitting such as building and trade permits, air and waste permits, and certificates of occupancy
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment
Preferred
Experience with industry standard 2D and 3D CAD applications such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$2.38BKey Investors
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2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
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Alan Lund
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