Senior Construction Manager

WSP•El Paso, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead and oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project as part of its growing Construction Management team. This full-time, onsite position is based in El Paso, Texas. The role delivers safe, efficient, and coordinated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open-pit and/or underground environments. The Senior Construction Manager ensures field execution is aligned with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams and meets regulatory and stakeholder requirements. The position also contributes to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice and requires responsible, ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP policies and its Code of Conduct. WSP USA is an engineering and professional services firm serving communities across the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs, and provides a benefits suite intended to support employees’ health and financial stability throughout their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure.
Hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings.
Knowledge of construction plans and specifications and how they relate to project scope, schedule, and cost.
Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end users.
Ability to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in active construction environments above and underground.
Must pass a drug test and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience across both open-pit and underground mine development projects is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of mineral processing facility development and construction, including crushing, milling, and recovery circuits; prior processing plant construction experience is preferred.
Understanding of heap leach pad construction, stacking systems, solution management infrastructure, and related environmental controls.
MSHA and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or CCM preferred.

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, overseeing performance related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
Serve as the primary interface between the owner, contractor, and engineering teams to support efficient communication and risk mitigation.
Coordinate with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and project stakeholders on constructability, sequencing, and field modifications.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with onsite health, safety, and environmental requirements.
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.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.