Project Management Senior Advisor

Project Manager (10 months Fixed-Term)

• Be part of a pioneering team advancing Rio Tinto's innovative heap leaching technology.
• Drive sustainable solutions while accelerating your career growth.
• Enjoy the unmatched quality of life and work in Utah, ranked #1 overall by U.S. News & World Report.

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Project Manager on a fixed term of 10 months to lead the Nuton Facility Project. The Project team is a multi-disciplinary team of technical SMEs and project support functions accountable for delivering the design, execution plan, operational readiness plan and construction of the Nuton Facility throughout 2026. This facility will include:

• Laboratory space for completing proprietary Nuton testwork
• Data and networking infrastructure to support proprietary Nuton modelling and analytics capabilities
• Office work space for other Nuton teams.

The project manager must have extensive experience in effectively managing studies and projects through all phases, leading the project from design to completion of construction.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Project leadership, management, and coordination across a wide range of technical and functional disciplines contributing to the study
• Preparing PM deliverables including project execution plan and scope book
• Managing the project scope, cost and schedule. 
• Resource allocation, schedule and budget management
• Coordinate and seamlessly integrate multiple stakeholders
• Provide project development subject matter expertise in a construction setting.
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate key risks during the Project and deliver on any identified opportunities

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• A proven safety-first mindset to personal and team safety.
• A bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering (a master’s degree is preferred).
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Science, Business or other relevant discipline
• Proven leadership experience in project management across study and implementation phases
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills and strategic vision
• Experience in controlling cost and budget of complex projects
• Risk management skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• An ability to effectively liaise with external and internal stakeholders
• Experience in working within rapidly changing contextual environments and ability to challenge the status quo to drive superior outcomes

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement options that include a 6% company contribution to a defined plan, 401(k) matching, and a share ownership program.
• Generous time-off opportunities include paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and four months of parental leave for all parents.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Access to wellness initiatives, including employee discounts and an employee assistance program for confidential support.

Where you’ll be working

Nuton, Rio Tinto’s latest entrepreneurial venture, is a suite of innovative, bio-heap leaching technologies that harness natural processes to unlock new sources of critical metals. Nuton not only pushes the boundaries of copper recovery but also sets a new standard for sustainability in mining. Learn more about Nuton here.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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