Senior Mining Construction Manager

WSP•Reno, NV

3h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Construction Manager to lead and oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in its growing Earth & Environment team. This is a full-time, onsite position that can be based anywhere in the United States, with preference for Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or locations near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for employees who are not local to project sites. The Senior Mining Construction Manager provides overall leadership, planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale mining and heavy industrial capital projects. The role directs EPCM construction activities to support safe, on-schedule, on-budget delivery in accordance with quality, environmental, regulatory, and operational-readiness requirements. It serves as the primary construction representative for the EPCM team and owner, leading multidisciplinary construction teams and managing interfaces among engineering, procurement, commissioning, operations, and contractors. The position coordinates civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes, potentially in open-pit and/or underground environments. Field execution must align with engineering, procurement, and project controls while meeting regulatory and stakeholder requirements. The role also supports the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice and requires responsible, ethical use of company resources and compliance with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

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 among 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.
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.
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or CCM.

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 and subcontractors, overseeing safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance.
Manage EPCM field teams.
Serve as the primary interface between the owner, contractors, and engineering teams to support 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.