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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
$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/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.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute capital projects from initial scope development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover to operations, and project closeout. Collaborate with internal teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Apply and continuously improve standardized project management methodologies across all phases of the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution. Support internal engineering design efforts, mitigating risks, ensuring constructability, operability, and maintainability of delivered assets. Oversee procurement activities including bid evaluations, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and material delivery tracking. Supervise construction activities, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Facilitate regular communication with plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure seamless project integration and minimal disruption. Deliver weekly project updates to stakeholders and monthly performance reports to senior management and accounting. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to maintain forward momentum. Ensure proper documentation, accounting, and financial tracking of capital expenditures. Manage project turnover activities including interfacing with plant commissioning team, operations startup support, and final documentation handover. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project execution and capital planning processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 5+ years of experience managing complex capital projects in industrial, mineral processing, or chemical plant environment. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar). PMP or similar 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 Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Project Manager
role at
MP Materials 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Project Manager
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
$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/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.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute capital projects from initial scope development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover to operations, and project closeout. Collaborate with internal teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Apply and continuously improve standardized project management methodologies across all phases of the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution. Support internal engineering design efforts, mitigating risks, ensuring constructability, operability, and maintainability of delivered assets. Oversee procurement activities including bid evaluations, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and material delivery tracking. Supervise construction activities, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Facilitate regular communication with plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure seamless project integration and minimal disruption. Deliver weekly project updates to stakeholders and monthly performance reports to senior management and accounting. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to maintain forward momentum. Ensure proper documentation, accounting, and financial tracking of capital expenditures. Manage project turnover activities including interfacing with plant commissioning team, operations startup support, and final documentation handover. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project execution and capital planning processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 5+ years of experience managing complex capital projects in industrial, mineral processing, or chemical plant environment. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar). PMP or similar 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 Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MP Materials by 2x Get notified about new Project Manager 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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