Construction Manager, Infrastructure

Careermine; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in, fly-out

Two-weeks on / two-weeks off

Modern accommodation facilities

Meals provided

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Teck Resources is seeking a Construction Manager (Infrastructure) to deliver construction scopes for the Red Dog Mine Life Expansion project in Northern Alaska. You will lead the field team, optimize staffing, and manage interfaces between underground and surface works, with emphasis on safety, schedule, and cost control.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive infrastructure project experience, and excellent cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering is desired but not mandatory.
• At least 15 years of experience managing the construction of major brownfield and greenfield projects for the resource industry, with preference for mining in NA and Arctic projects.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects with background in architecture and SMP areas of projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills; 100% grasp of English.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and embed Teck's HSEC program and culture.
• Lead Teck field construction team, optimize workforce levels and staffing to milestones.
• Ensure mobilization plan is generated and field site established with facilities, equipment, staff.
• Enforce safety, security, and work procedures per Teck standards.
• Manage CM service provider performance and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Construction management

HSEC program

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering

Job description

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with Teck's Construction Manager, the Construction Manager (Infrastructure) is responsible for delivering construction scopes, creating project value, and mitigating execution risks across the Project Development Group portfolio. Initially supporting the Red Dog Mine Life Expansion Project in Northern Alaska, the role oversees construction execution in alignment with Teck's Project Development Framework, construction strategy, and construction management plan, primarily through management of the CM service provider.

The Construction Manager partners with project, functional, and operational leaders to review and monitor HSEC, quality, procurement, contracting, budget, cost, and schedule plans. The role provides expertise in construction strategy, site management, constructability reviews, and risk assessment, while promoting innovation, technology, safety-in-design, and sustainable construction practices. The position also supports coordination between above- and below-ground activities, working closely with the Underground Construction Manager and development contractor to manage project interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, sponsoring Teck's values and embedding a robust HSEC program and culture.
• Lead the Teck field construction team, optimizing workforce levels and staffing mixes to achieve project milestones.
• Ensuring that the detailed site mobilization plan is generated and the field construction site is established, including all facilities, equipment, services, and staff.
• Enforce site safety, security, and work procedures, ensuring compliance with Teck safety standards.
• Manage CM service provider performance, ensuring compliance with construction, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Deliver construction activities through effective planning, execution, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Proven understanding of Construction Work Packaging, Constructability, and Construction Readiness Processes and Practices.
• Partner with corporate and project teams, including engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and operational readiness functions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships throughout site establishment, construction, commissioning, start-up, and demobilization.
• Develop detailed construction plans and schedules with contractors and Operations, identifying opportunities to optimize cost, schedule, and labor efficiency.
• Monitor construction performance against plans and contracts, providing accurate reporting, forecasting, and schedule updates.
• Facilitate and coordinate work among contractors, operational personnel and others contributing to the effort. Providing clear and firm direction, decision-making and leadership to the construction team.
• Monitor productivity and cost, as well as implementing appropriate action to maintain maximum labor productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain quality of work in accordance with the quality management plan and the standards as specified in the design documents.
• Collaborate with site Operational Leadership to for engagement in planning to facilitate early alignment and final sign off.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering is desired but not mandatory.
• At least 15 years of experience in managing the construction of major brownfield and greenfield projects for the resource industry, with preference given to Large Scale Mining projects in North America with preference given to Arctic Projects.
• Experience managing the execution of Infrastructure Projects, with good background within the Architecture and SMP areas of projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. 100% grasp of the English language is crucial.
• Hands-on with a supportive, positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent coordination and understanding of local indigenous cultures within a project environment is essential.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Working Conditions

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters - to the world, to our communities and to your future.

As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.