Manager, Permitting (Goldfield)
Job No:
GEM22
Location:
Vegas
- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Goldfield District Project
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive annual salary, plus excellent benefits
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About the Goldfield District Project
Located on the Walker Lane trend in Esmeralda County, Nevada, about 30 miles south of Tonopah, the Goldfield District Project can be accessed via U.S. Highway 95 from Las Vegas or Reno. This project is an underexplored property in a prolific mining jurisdiction that provides substantial upside potential.
Goldfield is a conventional open-pit, heap leach project currently proceeding with development and construction after completing a technical study in August 2025. The project has an approximate mine life of 7-years and first production is expected by the end of 2028, adding to Centerra’s near-term gold production profile.
Goldfield District Project promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Permitting to join our team in Goldfield District Project. This is a role that will require regular travel to our site in Goldfield, NV, but we are open to candidates based across the United States.
Reporting to EVP & COO, the Manager, Permitting is responsible for leading and coordinating permitting activities for Goldfield, ensuring that required regulatory approvals are obtained and maintained to support current operations, project development, and future mine expansion. This role is accountable for developing and executing permitting strategies, managing regulatory submissions and commitments, and maintaining effective working relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Working closely with site leadership, Environmental, Technical Services, Projects, Engineering, Legal, and external consultants, the Manager, Permitting will ensure permitting requirements are integrated into operational planning, project execution, and long-term mine development. The role will proactively identify permitting risks, establish approval timelines, and support responsible and compliant development of the Goldfield operation.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Permitting Strategy & Regulatory Approvals
- Develop and execute comprehensive permitting strategies to support Goldfield’s development, construction, operational readiness, and future mine operations.
- Identify required regulatory approvals and establish integrated schedules, milestones, and dependencies aligned with project plans and business objectives.
- Lead the preparation, submission, review, and tracking of permit applications, amendments, renewals, and supporting technical documentation.
- Interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and assess their potential impact on project scope, schedules, costs, and operations.
- Proactively identify regulatory risks, approval constraints, and potential delays, developing mitigation strategies and recommending solutions to support timely project execution.
- Maintain oversight of permit conditions, regulatory commitments, and reporting obligations to support ongoing compliance throughout the mine lifecycle.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Relations
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, land management authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Lead regulatory engagement activities, including pre-application discussions, technical reviews, agency meetings, and responses to requests for additional information.
- Coordinate the resolution of regulatory questions and technical issues in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external consultants.
- Support stakeholder consultation and Indigenous engagement activities, as applicable, in coordination with Environmental, Community Relations, and other relevant teams.
- Maintain accurate records of regulatory correspondence, commitments, decisions, and approval requirements.
Technical & Project Coordination
- Work collaboratively with Environmental, Engineering, Technical Services, Projects, and Operations to integrate regulatory requirements into project design, scheduling, construction, and operational planning.
- Coordinate environmental baseline studies, technical assessments, and supporting documentation required for regulatory submissions and project approvals.
- Evaluate proposed project changes and operational activities to determine approval requirements and potential regulatory implications.
- Provide regulatory guidance during feasibility studies, engineering reviews, capital project planning, and mine development activities.
- Manage external consultants and technical specialists, ensuring scopes of work, deliverables, quality standards, budgets, and timelines align with project requirements.
- Support the development of reclamation and closure plans and associated regulatory approvals throughout the mine lifecycle.
Reporting, Risk Management & Process Improvement
- Maintain integrated approval schedules, tracking systems, and document controls to monitor progress, commitments, deadlines, and outstanding actions.
- Provide regular updates to site and corporate leadership on approval status, upcoming milestones, emerging risks, and potential impacts to project delivery.
- Establish clear processes for tracking regulatory commitments and coordinating accountability across relevant departments.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests, coordinating responses and follow-up actions as required.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen internal processes, improve cross-functional coordination, and enhance the efficiency and predictability of regulatory approvals.
Financial & Consultant Management
- Develop and manage permitting budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring resources are aligned with project priorities and business objectives.
- Prepare scopes of work and oversee external consultants, technical specialists, and service providers to ensure deliverables meet established quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
- Monitor consultant performance, assess resource requirements, and identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness and delivery.
- Contribute to project planning and financial forecasting by identifying approval-related costs, schedule dependencies, and potential financial risks.
About You
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skillset and experience:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in permitting, regulatory affairs, environmental management, or project development, preferably within the mining industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing permitting applications, regulatory submissions, approval conditions, and permitting schedules for mining operations or major industrial projects.
- Familiarity with applicable U.S. federal, Nevada state, and local permitting requirements relevant to mining operations, preferably within the Great Basin.
- Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, technical consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Knowledge of permitting requirements associated with mine development, operational changes, infrastructure projects, water management, waste management, and reclamation.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review technical and regulatory documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify regulatory risks and develop practical solutions.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively across operational and corporate functions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive regulatory matters, and maintain accurate and defensible records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and permitting or project management tracking tools.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Goldfield District Project operations team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- Company-sponsored 401k with Company match
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Annual Incentive Bonus and Long-term Incentive Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!