Description
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project.
The full-time 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- 7-10 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $108,000 - $150,000