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USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 6 hours ago

Project Manager

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is on a mission to become the leading Western supplier of high value rare earth magnets and critical minerals. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope while serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Angel InvestmentManufacturingMiningProduct Design

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies

Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and achievable

Establish and maintain project timelines and milestones; adjust as necessary to meet changing requirements

Direct day-to-day operations on assigned projects, ensuring activities are performed according to specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements

Interact with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials

Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure safety compliance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, safety, and quality) to ensure process alignment with project goals and compliance standards

Prepare and track project budgets, reviewing costs against forecasts to maintain financial control

Approve invoices and change orders within authorized limits, and escalate significant cost variances as needed

Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal leadership

Provide regular progress updates, status reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders

Facilitate effective problem resolution to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction

Monitor and report on process adherence and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions where needed to ensure consistency and continuous improvement

Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety protocols on all job sites

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project execution processes across pre-construction, construction, and closeout phases

Develop and standardize construction management workflows, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and risk management procedures

Identify inefficiencies and drive adoption of best practices, templates, and tools to improve project delivery performance

Support the rollout of construction technology platforms (e.g., project management software) and contribute to related training and onboarding materials

Qualification

Cost ControlProject Management SoftwareProject ManagementEngineering DegreePMP CertificationAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation Skills