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MP Materials This range is provided by MP Materials. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Company Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.
We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.
We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.
Position Overview:
The Capital Projects Director is responsible for all capital project execution at the mine and processing facility in Mountain Pass, CA. They will lead a team of project managers, project controls, construction management, scheduling, document control, drafting, and other support roles to ensure safe and efficient project execution, meeting the business budget and schedule requirements. This is a critical role in MP Material’s mission of restoring the full rare earth supply chain to the USA as the company continues to expand its operational footprint and processing capabilities.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 10+ capital project professionals across multiple disciplines. Drive continuous improvement on standardizing processes for project planning, scoping, engineering design, procurement, construction, quality control, execution, cost control, and project turnover. Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Interface regularly with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project integration within operational facilities. Ensure all projects are executed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and in compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards. Deliver weekly project meeting updates, and provide monthly project performance reports and strategic updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. Drive risk management strategies and contingency planning across all phases of project execution. Champion the use of project management tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor progress, cost, and schedule adherence. Mentor and develop internal and new talent, building a strong succession pipeline within the capital projects organization. Perform any other task as directed by management.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital projects execution with at least 5 years in a leadership position in industrial, chemical, or process-intensive environments. Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex, $10-100MM+ projects. Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) methodologies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within operational facilities and communicate with cross-functional teams. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Your Right to Work
– In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.
For Assistance with Application
- Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.
Safety Provision
- Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
Working Conditions
- Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.
Physical Demands
-Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Director, Capital Projects
role at
MP Materials 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director, Capital Projects
role at
MP Materials This range is provided by MP Materials. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Company Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.
We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.
We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.
Position Overview:
The Capital Projects Director is responsible for all capital project execution at the mine and processing facility in Mountain Pass, CA. They will lead a team of project managers, project controls, construction management, scheduling, document control, drafting, and other support roles to ensure safe and efficient project execution, meeting the business budget and schedule requirements. This is a critical role in MP Material’s mission of restoring the full rare earth supply chain to the USA as the company continues to expand its operational footprint and processing capabilities.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 10+ capital project professionals across multiple disciplines. Drive continuous improvement on standardizing processes for project planning, scoping, engineering design, procurement, construction, quality control, execution, cost control, and project turnover. Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Interface regularly with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project integration within operational facilities. Ensure all projects are executed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and in compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards. Deliver weekly project meeting updates, and provide monthly project performance reports and strategic updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. Drive risk management strategies and contingency planning across all phases of project execution. Champion the use of project management tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor progress, cost, and schedule adherence. Mentor and develop internal and new talent, building a strong succession pipeline within the capital projects organization. Perform any other task as directed by management.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital projects execution with at least 5 years in a leadership position in industrial, chemical, or process-intensive environments. Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex, $10-100MM+ projects. Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) methodologies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within operational facilities and communicate with cross-functional teams. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Your Right to Work
– In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.
For Assistance with Application
- Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.
Safety Provision
- Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
Working Conditions
- Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.
Physical Demands
-Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MP Materials by 2x Get notified about new Project Director jobs in
Mountain Pass, CA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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