Project Engineer Construction - Surface

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Town of Patagonia, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer, Construction - Surface plays a key role in delivering major surface infrastructure projects supporting development of the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona. This site-based role coordinates and supports construction across facilities and infrastructure such as process plants, roads, water management systems, power distribution infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and administrative buildings.

Working with engineering teams, project controls, contractors, consultants, and site stakeholders, the Project Engineer helps deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality, schedule, budget, environmental, and community commitments. The role also supports contractor and stakeholder coordination, project controls and governance, digital construction and quality initiatives, and the development of project personnel and teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, a technical degree with relevant trade qualifications.
• Minimum 6 years of experience supporting large-scale mining, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, technical documentation, and vendor information.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and construction service providers.
• Experience managing project logistics and construction resources.
• Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Experience implementing environmental compliance requirements in construction environments.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, trade practices, and industry standards.
• Understanding of project management principles related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and cross-cultural teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and meet company driving and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting major mining projects from design through commissioning.
• Experience with process plant, water treatment, power, civil, or heavy industrial infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), or other digital construction tools.
• Experience supporting commissioning, handover, and operational readiness programs.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure work is executed safely in compliance with company standards.
• Support South32 health, safety, and business objectives.
• Ensure construction activities comply with environmental management plans, regulatory obligations, and permit requirements.
• Promote alignment with community engagement commitments and responsible development practices.
• Participate in field inspections, risk assessments, and safety initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support contractor and subcontractor execution of surface construction activities.
• Assist in developing sourcing and execution strategies for major construction work packages.
• Review and monitor project schedules, identify risks, and support recovery plans when required.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical information between owners, engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Support constructability reviews, HAZOP studies, commissioning planning, and operational readiness activities.
• Assist with development and revision of construction procedures and execution plans.
• Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and work with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve outcomes.
• Coordinate contractor risk assessments and support implementation of mitigation measures.
• Manage issuance and tracking of owner-supplied equipment and bulk materials.
• Coordinate site services support required for successful project delivery.
• Support annual budget preparation with the Project Controls team.
• Assist with progress reporting, cost tracking, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Ensure compliance with South32 change management processes and project governance requirements.
• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries, including care and preservation requirements.
• Support preparation of construction documentation and upcoming work packages.
• Support implementation of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) initiatives.
• Monitor VDC and digital construction performance metrics.
• Ensure work complies with applicable quality standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in site quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Review and update construction execution documentation to align with project requirements.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project personnel and contractors.
• Assist with assigning, scheduling, reviewing, and coordinating work activities.
• Support development of high-performing teams focused on safety, quality, and execution excellence.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across project teams.

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognizing individual performance and overall business success.
• South32 matches additional employee retirement savings contributions up to a certain percentage.
• 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level