Vice President of Projects

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, then this is the place for you.

Our Values

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Responsibilities

• Lead the full buildout of the Freedom Facility from Front-End Engineering Design and project planning through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handoff.
• Develop and own the overall project execution strategy, including the EPCM contracting model, scope allocation, governance, procurement approach, project controls, and risk management.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage EPCM partners, engineering firms, construction contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Serve as the senior owner-side leader responsible for project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, change control, and delivery performance.
• Establish clear interfaces between Phoenix Tailings, EPCM partners, vendors, contractors, and internal technical and operating teams.
• Build and lead the internal projects organization, including project management, project controls, procurement, scheduling, construction management, and commissioning.
• Lead procurement and contract management for long-lead process equipment, construction services, facility infrastructure, and critical materials.
• Coordinate the integration of process systems, utilities, controls, site infrastructure, and supporting facility functions, ensuring EPCM deliverables meet operational requirements.
• Oversee permitting, environmental reviews, site-development activities, utility coordination, and regulatory engagement.
• Embed Process Safety Management and strong environmental, health, and safety standards throughout EPCM design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and EHS to ensure the facility is safe, operable, maintainable, and ready for production.
• Provide clear project updates to executive leadership and proactively resolve EPCM performance, commercial, technical, cost, and schedule issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience delivering complex industrial capital projects in chemical processing, mining, metallurgy, refining, advanced materials, or a related industry.
• At least 5 years of senior project leadership or executive-level experience.
• Proven success leading a major greenfield industrial project from engineering through construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Significant experience selecting, contracting, and managing EPCM partners on large, complex capital programs.
• Strong understanding of EPCM commercial structures, scope development, owner-contractor interfaces, change management, claims avoidance, and contractor performance management.
• Experience managing large capital programs, preferably above $500 million.
• Expertise in project controls, cost management, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, contracting, and risk management.
• Technical familiarity with chemical separations, hydrometallurgy, solvent extraction, high-temperature processing, electrochemical processing, or metals refining.
• Working knowledge of industrial permitting, Process Safety Management, hazardous-material handling, wastewater systems, and environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership, commercial judgment, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to build project systems and teams while operating effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to work from the Exeter, New Hampshire office and travel as required.

Benefits

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.