General Manager

Our client is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position of General Manager/Site Manager. This position will be the site leader responsible for advancing an underground mine from development into production, while also overseeing the advancement of additional open-pit projects through technical studies, community relations, and permitting.

Responsibilities:

• Champion safety and environmental stewardship for the mine site.
• Own and execute project development and production schedules.
• Develop requests for proposals, analyze bids, and select contractors in collaboration with technical and financial staff.
• Manage company and contract employees to ensure safe and efficient completion of assigned work.
• Manage the performance of the underground mining contractor in collaboration with the Underground Operations Superintendent.
• Build a technical and support team for the underground project to work with the contract mine developer.
• Build and manage the surface operations team to support underground operations and heap leach operations.
• Work with regulatory and government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.) to advance projects.
• Lead site budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate frequently with technical, executive, and financial staff.
• Represent the company and its commitments to surrounding communities.
• Report to the VP, Mine Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success with 15+ years of underground mining experience, including 5+ years in direct supervisory and operational leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience managing mining and construction contracts.
• Demonstrated safety and environmental leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory and government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and network platforms.
• Experience with mine dewatering.
• Working knowledge of processing and metallurgical aspects of Carlin-style gold deposits.
• Ability to travel for business purposes, primarily within Nevada.