Senior Construction Manager – Mining and Environmental Remediation

AECOM•Dallas, TX

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support complex construction and environmental remediation projects involving mining operations, mine closure, site restoration, and related infrastructure. The role leads field execution, oversees multidisciplinary construction management teams, and delivers projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and client expectations. The successful candidate will bring extensive construction management experience, ideally in mining, mine reclamation, environmental remediation, earthwork, grading, excavation, or heavy civil construction. As a senior field leader, this person coordinates contractors, engineering teams, inspectors, and project stakeholders while managing construction quality, schedule, cost, safety, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, technical judgment, and the ability to resolve complex field issues are essential. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and 10 or more years of relevant construction management experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, along with two years of prior leadership experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check and MVR check, hold a valid driver's license, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future. After hiring, the candidate will be enrolled in a medical surveillance program. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. AECOM describes its benefits as comprehensive and dependent on employment status. Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and 10 or more years of relevant construction management experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Two years of prior leadership experience.
Must pass a background check.
Must enroll in a medical surveillance program after hiring.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of relevant construction management experience, particularly in mining-related construction, mine closure, reclamation, environmental remediation, or heavy civil infrastructure.
Experience managing mine-site earthwork, excavation, grading, embankment construction, drainage systems, soil management, site restoration, or related infrastructure.
Experience leading construction management teams on large, complex, or technically challenging projects.
Experience in environmental remediation involving contaminated soil, groundwater, waste management, site restoration, or environmental mitigation measures.
Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or senior field representative responsible for contractor oversight, construction administration, and project delivery.
Strong understanding of construction contract administration, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, pay applications, schedule reviews, and cost control.
Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, field documentation, construction progress reports, change order justifications, and other project deliverables.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction plans, and contract documents and resolve complex field issues.
Knowledge of construction quality management, health and safety requirements, environmental compliance obligations, and applicable industry standards.
Experience coordinating with mining operators, environmental specialists, engineering teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and client representatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, negotiate resolutions, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee field construction management activities for mining-related infrastructure, environmental remediation, mine closure, reclamation, and site restoration projects.
Direct resident engineers, inspectors, field engineers, and office engineering staff to support effective project delivery and coordination.
Manage day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, contract requirements, permits, environmental commitments, and health and safety standards.
Oversee earthwork, excavation, grading, embankment construction, material handling, drainage improvements, and other heavy civil construction activities.
Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, schedules, costs, and resource utilization; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
Review and manage contractor submittals, requests for information, change orders, pay applications, schedules, and other construction documentation.
Evaluate proposed construction changes, field conditions, and technical challenges, coordinating with design teams and clients on practical, cost-effective solutions.
Oversee construction quality assurance and quality control, including inspection programs, materials testing coordination, documentation, and compliance verification.
Coordinate environmental compliance for remediation, mine closure, and reclamation, including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, waste handling, and environmental protection measures.
Lead construction progress meetings and communicate project status, issues, risks, and recommended actions to contractors, client representatives, and project leadership.
Maintain project records, daily reports, meeting minutes, inspection documentation, progress reports, and other construction management records.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to construction management staff, promoting consistent procedures, sound engineering judgment, and a strong safety culture.
Support project closeout, including punch lists, final inspections, record documentation, resolution of outstanding issues, and final construction reports.