Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Construction Manager to lead and oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project.
The full-time Senior Construction Manager will deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments.
Your Impact
- Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure, processing facilities, and related support facilities, ensuring alignment with engineering design, specifications, and regulatory standards.
- Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and field teams, including performance oversight related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Serve as the primary interface between owner, contractor, and engineering teams to ensure efficient communication and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate closely with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and project stakeholders to support constructability, sequencing, and field modifications.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
- Oversee QA/QC, inspection, and material testing programs to confirm construction meets technical and safety requirements.
- Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
- Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking for large-scale earthworks projects.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure.
- Demonstrated hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects.
- Knowledge of the development and construction of mineral processing facilities.
- Understanding of heap leach pad construction, stacking systems, solution management infrastructure, and related environmental controls.
- Commitment to safety. MSHA and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
- Experience with construction plans and specifications and relating that to project scope, schedule, and cost.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users.
- Certifications preferred (PE, PMP, CCM, etc.).
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
- Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record.
WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Compensation: Expected Salary: $130,000 - $200,000