Construction Manager

McEwen Inc.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining organization is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee construction activities across mining sites in Ontario. The role requires extensive experience in managing contractors and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will lead site operations, manage budgets, and drive improvements in construction methods. The ideal candidate must have a technical degree and 15+ years in construction management, ideally within the mining sector. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, ideally in mining or large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience leading site construction and managing contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities ensuring compliance with scope and timelines.
• Manage budget, contractor performance, and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Compliance with construction regulations

Leadership

Education

Technical degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Professional certifications (PMP, P.Eng., CET)

Job description

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of construction activities across mining sites in Ontario, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and on budget. This role oversees contractors, manages project resources, ensures compliance with regulatory standards and collaborates closely with engineering, operations, procurement and health & safety teams. The Construction Manager provides strong leadership, technical expertise and proactive problem-solving to support greenfield and brownfield aspects of the mining project within a global organization committed to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of construction activities for the phased development of the Grey Fox project, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines and budgets.
• Oversee construction contractors, including onboarding, performance management and compliance with company procedures, policies and safety standards.
• Manage daily site activities to ensure safe work practices, adherence to engineering specifications and quality control requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to develop construction plans, review drawings and validate technical requirements.
• Monitor project progress, assess risk, and implement mitigation strategies to resolve delays, conflicts and field execution challenges.
• Ensure construction activities meet all regulatory and environmental requirements under Ontario’s mining, occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Lead regular site meetings, progress reviews, and reporting for leadership teams, providing accurate updates on schedule, cost and scope.
• Manage construction budgets, review contractor invoices, validate progress claims and support cost-control processes.
• Coordinate site readiness and facilitate transition from construction to commissioning and operational handover.
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring all personnel adhere to safe work procedures, hazard assessments and incident reporting protocols.
• Participate in bid evaluations, contractor selection and contract administration processes.
• Participate in detailed engineering decisions, constructability reviews, planning and budgeting efforts.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to optimize construction methods, efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Technical degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, P.Eng., CET) considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, ideally within the mining, heavy industrial, or large-scale infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading site construction activities, contractor management, and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Proven track record delivering capital construction projects in remote or complex industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of Ontario construction regulations, OHSA requirements, and environmental compliance.

Why Join Us

As a global mining company headquartered in Toronto, you will join a team committed to innovation, responsible resource development, and operational excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects that shape the future of our organization while being supported by industry-leading professionals. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities and a culture that values safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. Join us and help build the next generation of world-class mining projects.