Construction Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited in Nevada is looking for a Construction Superintendent to lead the North Bullfrog Project from engineering to construction. You will oversee construction activities, manage contractor performance, and ensure compliance with safety and permitting regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields and 10–12 years of construction experience in mining projects. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of construction experience in mining or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and risk.
• Familiarity with survey systems (e.g., Public Land Survey System).

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion and quality of detailed engineering deliverables.
• Develop and maintain the Construction Plan and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership aligned with AGA values and safety culture

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead teams and contractors

Knowledge of Nevada permitting requirements

General understanding of mining operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

The Construction Superintendent leads the transition of the North Bullfrog Project from detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. This role ensures engineering deliverables are complete, coordinated, and constructible, and that construction activities are effectively planned, resourced, and executed in alignment with project objectives.

The Superintendent also supports the NEPA permitting process by ensuring accurate integration of engineering and construction planning into DEIS/EIS documentation. This role is critical to construction readiness, contractor management, and successful delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee completion and quality of detailed engineering deliverables to ensure constructability and alignment with execution strategy.
• Lead constructability reviews with EPCM partners and contractors.
• Ensure integration of engineering design with permitting requirements and construction sequencing.

Construction Planning & Readiness

• Develop and maintain the Construction Plan, including methods, sequencing, logistics, temporary works, and resourcing.
• Coordinate early works activities (site access, utilities, laydown areas, temporary infrastructure).
• Lead construction readiness activities including mobilization planning and contractor onboarding.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are embedded in all construction planning.
• Support infrastructure planning, including regional considerations such as workforce housing.
• Implement and maintain Construction Execution Plans aligned with overall Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Ensure plans reflect current project status, interface risks, and stakeholder requirements across engineering, procurement, and construction.

Permitting & Regulatory Integration

• Support NEPA (DEIS/EIS) permitting processes in coordination with environmental teams.
• Ensure construction footprints, layouts, and access routes are accurately reflected in regulatory filings.
• Assist with agency responses and maintain alignment between engineering and permitting commitments.

Contractor & EPCM Management

• Support development and review of EPCM construction packages and RFPs.
• Lead contractor selection processes and oversee contractor performance through mobilization and execution.
• Coordinate across EPCM, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule alignment.
• Monitor construction cost and schedule performance in coordination with Project Services.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support earned‑value tracking and maintain alignment with budgets and timelines.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements across all construction activities.
• Confirm all approvals are secured prior to execution of work scopes or major commitments.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Facilitate coordination across engineering, environmental, procurement, legal, finance, and operations teams.
• Promote a collaborative, solution‑focused approach to project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA and Nevada construction regulations.
• General understanding of mining operations in rural Nevada.
• 10–12 years of construction experience in mining or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects (> $100M) on time and within budget.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
• Experience with construction contract negotiation and administration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of Nevada permitting requirements and construction regulations.
• Familiarity with survey systems (e.g., Public Land Survey System).
• Understanding of 43 CFR §3809 preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership aligned with AGA values and safety culture.
• Ability to lead teams and contractors in a dynamic project environment.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across technical, regulatory, and community groups.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High accountability, attention to detail, and results orientation.
• Valid driver’s license required for site travel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.