Construction Manager [82611]

Onward Search; Donnelly (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search partners with a leading mining development organization to hire a Construction Manager for a large-scale project. This key leadership role drives construction execution across an industrial site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with Engineering and Operations.

You will lead field teams, manage contractors, monitor budgets and KPIs, and ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance throughout the project lifecycle, from execution through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience in mining, heavy industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background across earthworks, structural steel, concrete, and MEP systems.
• Proven success managing contractors and large field teams.
• Deep understanding of MSHA/OSHA safety standards.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working in remote or large-scale project environments.
• High-visibility role on a major mining project with long-term impact.
• Flexibility in location (Boise, Donnelly, or remote with travel).
• Opportunity to lead large-scale construction efforts from execution through commissioning.
• Work alongside experienced engineering, operations, and project leadership teams.
• Travel required to project site and related locations.
• Combination of office and field-based work in remote terrain.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction execution, including planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and contractor performance
• Partner closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams
• Drive a safety-first culture (MSHA/OSHA compliance) across all site activities
• Manage subcontractors, bid evaluations, and contract performance
• Track project progress, budgets, and KPIs; implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and quality standards
• Support commissioning and transition of completed work to Operations

Skills

Construction leadership

Earthworks

Structural steel

Concrete

MEP systems

MSHA/OSHA safety

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Remote/large-scale projects

Risk management

Site supervision

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading mining development organization to hire a Construction Manager for a large-scale, high-impact project. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving construction execution across a complex industrial site—ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and on budget.

If you bring deep experience in mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure construction and enjoy leading field execution teams while working cross-functionally with engineering and operations, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in a flagship project.

*Idaho (Boise / Donnelly / Remote Flex) | Travel Required

• Lead end-to-end construction execution, including planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and contractor performance
• Partner closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams
• Drive a safety-first culture (MSHA/OSHA compliance) across all site activities
• Manage subcontractors, bid evaluations, and contract performance
• Track project progress, budgets, and KPIs; implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and quality standards
• Support commissioning and transition of completed work to Operations

Construction Manager Qualifications:

• 15+ years of construction management experience in mining, heavy industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects
• Strong background across earthworks, structural steel, concrete, and MEP systems
• Proven success managing contractors and large field teams
• Deep understanding of MSHA/OSHA safety standards
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience working in remote or large-scale project environments
• High-visibility role on a major mining project with long-term impact
• Flexibility in location (Boise, Donnelly, or remote with travel)
• Opportunity to lead large-scale construction efforts from execution through commissioning
• Work alongside experienced engineering, operations, and project leadership teams
• Travel required to project site and related locations
• Combination of office and field-based work in remote terrain
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience