Senior Project Manager – Mining Projects, Argentina

Turner & Townsend; Buenos Aires; Presencial; BRL 491 159 - 736 738; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager based in San Juan, Argentina, to lead major mining and industrial infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in mining projects, particularly with copper mining and heap leaching platforms, and possess an engineering degree. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish. This is a senior on-site leadership role focused on project execution and management.

Qualificações

• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in mining projects and construction management roles.
• Mandatory experience in copper mining and heap leaching platforms.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead mining and infrastructure project execution from development through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks to ensure project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and operational interfaces.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Communication

Commercial awareness

Formação académica

Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining Engineering)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Important: Candidates must have proven experience in copper mining projects, heap leaching platforms, mining process facilities and/or chemical treatment plants. This experience is mandatory for consideration.

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major mining and industrial infrastructure projects in San Juan, Argentina.

This is a senior leadership role focused on project execution, contractor management, stakeholder coordination and delivery oversight across all project phases.

This is an on-site job based in San Juan, Argentina.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mining and infrastructure project execution from development through construction and commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and operational interfaces.
• Oversee contractors, construction management and site activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage client relationships and reporting processes.
• Support commercial, contractual and strategic project decisions.
• Drive project performance and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in mining projects, industrial infrastructure projects, EPC / EPCM environments, and construction and project management roles.
• Mandatory proven experience in copper mining and related base metals projects.
• Mandatory proven experience in heap leaching platforms / leach pads, mining process facilities, and chemical treatment or process plants associated with mining operations.
• Engineering degree is mandatory: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining Engineering or related disciplines.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is mandatory, including full professional proficiency.
• Ability to lead meetings, presentations and reporting in English.
• Strong experience managing contractors and subcontractors, construction activities, multidisciplinary teams, project controls and client interfaces.
• Experience working on remote mining sites and high-altitude operations is highly desirable.

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to operate in demanding project environments.
• Results-oriented and proactive mindset.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.