Capital Projects Manager

Job Summary

Americas Gold & Silver is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead a portfolio of sustaining and growth capital projects at the historic Galena Complex in Wallace, Idaho.

This role will lead cross-functional teams to successfully develop, manage, coordinate, and execute capital initiatives that support ongoing underground operations and long-term site development. The Capital Projects Manager is accountable for safe, predictable project delivery and will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and corporate stakeholders.

• Lead a cross-functional team of project practitioners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, set priorities, evaluate requests, and secure necessary approvals.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans; manage issues and risks; drive resolution and allocate resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead and manage both internal and external project resources, including contractors and engineering service providers.
• Establish tracking and reporting controls to evaluate progress and schedule performance; coordinate with procurement to ensure commercial alignment.
• Track and communicate capital portfolio performance, project status, risks, and key milestones; adjust plans, budgets, and resources as required.
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and implementation strategies.
• Ensure all project deliverables—internal or third-party—meet scope, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee front-end engineering and scope development (FEL), detailed design, and construction execution.
• Ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications and standards prior to issue for construction.
• Lead development of design basis across all technical disciplines and validate constructability and operability.
• Direct construction teams to ensure safe planning and execution during project delivery.
• Participate in HSE reviews, permit audits, housekeeping inspections, and process hazard analyses to ensure safety and compliance prior to full project funding.
• Maintain consistent safety leadership, ensuring all work is performed in a safe and injury-free manner.
• Lead steering committee meetings to maintain alignment with senior management.
• Provide practical solutions to improve cost, schedule, and quality performance (continuous improvement mindset).
• Consult extensively with internal and external subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Mentor and develop project staff on technical, strategic, and business aspects of capital execution.
• Promote strong collaboration across engineering, operations, maintenance, and corporate functions.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.

• 10+ years of experience in mining or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years as a project lead executing capital projects in mining or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience spanning both office-based engineering and field-based execution environments.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory or management experience within an owner organization.
• Extensive knowledge of multidisciplinary technical deliverables, including:
• P&IDs
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Instrumentation and controls

• Strong knowledge of engineering design tools and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience working within a stage-gate project delivery system.
• Proficiency in project controls, including estimating, planning/scheduling, cost control, productivity measurement, and risk management.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate detailed project reports.
• Knowledge of various project contracting and procurement strategies.
• Proven ability to supervise internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to deliver timely and accurate solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including engagement with senior leadership.