Constructability Lead for Copper Concentrator Projects

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Flexible spending dollars

Retirement program

Education reimbursement

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a seasoned Constructability Lead to oversee the project's Constructability Program during Detailed Engineering. You will drive reviews of engineering designs, alignment with construction sequencing, and interfaces for procurement and construction, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution.

You will lead constructability reviews and develop plans, monitor metrics, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to optimize safety, schedule, and value.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and 14+ years in related field.
• Experience in constructability, field engineering, or construction management.
• Knowledge of mining/industrial construction and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and lead reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Constructability Plan.
• Lead constructability reviews, workshops, and action tracking.
• Ensure construction requirements are incorporated into engineering deliverables before IFC issuance.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, schedule performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor and report constructability metrics and recommendations.
• Collaborate with leadership, engineering, procurement, contracts, and operations.

Skills

Constructability

Leadership

Communication

Risk-based decisions

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Word processing

Email

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The Constructability Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the project's Constructability Program throughout the Detailed Engineering phase. The role ensures that engineering designs, execution strategies, equipment layouts, construction sequencing, logistics plans, modularization concepts, and operational interfaces are reviewed from a construction perspective before issuance for procurement and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Constructability Plan.
• Lead constructability reviews, workshops, and action tracking.
• Ensure construction requirements are incorporated into engineering deliverables before IFC issuance.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, schedule performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor and report constructability metrics and recommendations.
• Integrate lessons learned from mining and industrial projects.

Engineering and Construction Support

Review and provide input on:

• 3D models and plot plans
• Equipment layouts
• Structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical systems
• Underground utilities and access requirements
• Vendor equipment packages
• Construction sequencing and work packaging

Evaluate installation methods, maintenance access, lifting requirements, temporary works, material handling, and operational accessibility.

Support planning for major equipment installation, heavy lifts, transportation logistics, construction sequencing, area releases, contractor interfaces, and workface planning.

Heavy Lift and Heavy Haul Coordination

• Evaluate and support transportation, lifting, and installation strategies for major project equipment and structural components, including mills, crushers, thickeners, transformers, conveyor systems, and modularized assemblies.

Stakeholder Interfaces

• Collaborate closely with project leadership, engineering disciplines, procurement, contracts, project controls, operations, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and fourteen (14) years of work‑related experience; a recognized certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• 15+ years of heavy industrial or mining construction experience.
• 10+ years in constructability, field engineering, construction engineering, or construction management roles.
• Experience supporting at least one major mining project through Detailed Engineering and into execution.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mining and industrial construction, constructability practices, construction safety, work packaging, execution planning, and digital construction tools.
• Demonstrated leadership through effective communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, risk-based decision making, conflict resolution, influencing skills, and team development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or global equivalent
• Typically has twelve (12) years of field project experience
• Commensurate skills for an assignment to a project with a value between US$500 million and US$1 billion or global equivalent
• Advanced computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the advanced use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations

• Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more.
• Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $218,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.