Head of TSF & Bulk Earthworks - High-Altitude Mining Leader

TRS Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 168,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solution company is seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead a major tailings dam project in South America. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in heavy civil construction and mass excavation, with a strong focus on safety culture and logistics management. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required, along with a background in remote team management. This is a site-based role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in mining.
• Proven experience in high-altitude execution (3500 masl).
• Prior leadership in tailings dam construction and mass excavation.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution for the TSF and bulk earthworks.
• Champion a strong HSE culture across all phases of the project.
• Manage fleet mobilization, logistics, and infrastructure development.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Mass excavation

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Project planning

Job description

A leading staffing solution company is seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead a major tailings dam project in South America. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in heavy civil construction and mass excavation, with a strong focus on safety culture and logistics management. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required, along with a background in remote team management. This is a site-based role in a dynamic environment.