Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 Project Coordinator will be a member of our capital project team. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in planning and monitoring various capital projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities that are shaping the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will own the project through conception stage, influence strategy and execute tactical management of project delivery after release for execution, and serve as primary oversight of external contractors from scope development to start-up and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with selected Design Firms; OEMs; Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors; Equipment and Service Contractors; as well as extensive internal collaboration. This role will have overall responsibility for delivering projects safely, with high quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Position Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the planning and monitoring of projects and packages assigned by the Project Manager
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern
• Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects or packages
• Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning
• Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitivity incorporation once approved
• Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery

Other Functions :

Develop capital project processes and procedures

Occasional travel to subcontractor / vendor locations

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering, business or construction management preferred

Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation

Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick and appropriate action

5+ years’ experience in a project environment within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments

Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred

Medium-sized capital project experience preferred

Familiarity or experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities

Must be able to understand and discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules

Basic knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Desired Qualities :

Team Player

Desire to Learn

Desire to Win

Leader

Self-starter, proactive management style

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills

Disciplined and Detail Oriented

Emotionally Intelligent

Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator

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.

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