Technical Project Manager Jobs in Tehachapi, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Who We Are

At Andean Precious Metals Corp., we are building the future of responsible mining in the Americas. We are a precious metals producer with operations in Bolivia, the United States, and Canada, committed to creating sustainable value for our employees, communities, investors, and business partners.

Our key assets include the San Bartolome processing plant in Potosi, Bolivia, and the Soledad Mountain project in California, USA. Through Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC, we operate a leading gold and silver operation focused on safety, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.

What truly sets us apart is our people. We foster a culture built on integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development. We value ideas, recognize performance, and provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you are looking to join an organization where your talent is valued and your work makes a meaningful impact, Andean is the place for you.

Who You Are

Golden Queen Mining Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver capital and operational projects supporting mine infrastructure and heap leach operations. This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.  

This is a safety sensitive position. As the Project Manager you report to Mine Manager. 

What You Do

Recruit, develop, and manage the owner's project team to ensure strong technical and operational execution.

Define project scope, execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and project controls to meet cost and timeline objectives.

Oversee all phases of leach pad development, including engineering coordination, permitting, procurement, contractor management, construction oversight, and commissioning.

Create and roll out a RASCI matrix to define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making across project stakeholders.

Establish and maintain an Earned Value Management (EVM) framework to track performance against budget, forecast outcomes, and ensure cost and schedule discipline.

Work closely with internal groups (engineering, operations, environmental, procurement) and external partners (regulators, contractors, consultants) to ensure alignment and compliance.

Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and progress meetings to verify construction quality, safety performance, and adherence to design.

Identify project risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical, operational, and regulatory issues.

Implement operational readiness plan, including recruiting internal and external resources to operate projects.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of project management experience in mining or heavy civil construction, or equivalent, with at least 5 years in heap leach or tailings facility construction.

Strong familiarity with California environmental permitting processes and regulatory frameworks applicable to mining operations preferred.

Solid understanding of geosynthetic and natural liners, fluid containment systems, and heap leach operational principles.

PMP certification preferred.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, InEight) and Microsoft Office Suite 

What We Offer

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

401K with Company Matching

PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accruals

Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:

The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.

Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.