Technical Program Manager – Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Refining
Location: San Leandro, CA (On-site)
Type: Full-time, On-site
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Our client, a growing renewable energy company based in San Leandro, CA, specializes in critical mineral refining and rare earth element extraction. As the company scales its commercialization efforts, they’re urgently seeking a Technical Program Manager who can translate the technical roadmap into a clear, actionable schedule and drive execution across the organization.
This is a fully on-site, hands-on, operations-heavy role, delivering physical projects from equipment design and procurement through installation and commissioning. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with PFDs/P&IDs, equipment, vendors, lead times, and project scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Program & Schedule Management: Own the master schedule across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, translating the technical roadmap into milestones, dependencies, and priorities
- Site Execution & Coordination: Coordinate engineering, procurement, EPC partners, and field operations while managing equipment procurement, site readiness, commissioning, and open issues across both sites
- Risk & Reporting: Manage technical and schedule risks, drive issues to resolution, and provide clear program updates and documentation to senior leadership, investors, and DOE/DoW stakeholders
Qualifications
- Engineering degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years running technical programs in a hardware, manufacturing, industrials, or process/chemical plant environment
- Strong understanding of PFDs/P&IDs, equipment procurement, and project scheduling
- Must be a U.S. Citizen