Infrastructure Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and eye/

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Superintendent, Surface, Utilities, and Infrastructure to oversee planning, execution, and field delivery of all off-site and on-site civil and utilities infrastructure, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

You will lead field teams, manage EPC/EPCM contractors, coordinate with process plant construction crews, and uphold environmental and permit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering required.
• PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or MSHA certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate 4WD vehicles.
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• 8–12+ years of progressive construction management and field supervision in heavy civil infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary contractor workforces on mining developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction execution for site infrastructure packages.
• Supervise EPC/EPCM contractors and monitor field metrics.
• Oversee remote site logistics and earthworks.
• Coordinate with contractors, process teams, environmental teams, and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with permits and environmental commitments.
• Maintain construction records and data validation.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Contractor management

Heavy civil

Mining infrastructure

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well‑being of every person.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

About The Role

The Superintendent, Surface, Utilities, and Infrastructure leads and oversees the planning, execution, and field delivery of all off-site and on-site civil and utilities infrastructure. This role provides direct field leadership and contractor management across site access roads, bulk earthworks, power transmission/distribution, water supply well fields and pipelines, raw/potable water storage, sewage treatment systems, drainage and diversion channels, and non-process buildings (ancillary facilities, warehousing, and administration complexes) to ensure construction progresses safely, on schedule, within authorized capital budgets, and in strict compliance with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Demonstrate visible field safety leadership during heavy civil construction, earthworks, utility installations, and remote site operations.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards associated with field operations, including working around heavy machinery, open excavations, trenching, high-voltage power lines, piping installations, and remote construction environments.


• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and ensure appropriate controls are implemented before work resumes.


• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site safety initiatives.


• Promptly report and document incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.


• Ensure compliance with AngloGold Ashanti safety standards, environmental commitments, permitting requirements, regulatory frameworks (e.g., BLM, NDEP, MSHA, OSHA), and company values.

Infrastructure Construction Delivery

• Direct the daily construction execution for all site infrastructure packages, including access/haul roads, earthworks pads, water pipelines, well fields, high-voltage power reticulation, substations, communication corridors, and ancillary facilities.


• Supervise civil, earthworks, and utilities for EPC/EPCM contractors; monitor daily contractor headcounts, equipment utilization, construction work fronts, and adherence to technical specifications.


• Oversee day-to-day management of remote site logistics, bulk earthmoving operations, piping installations, and power infrastructure.


• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, process plant construction crews, environmental teams, mining operations, and utility providers (e.g., power companies, water authorities).


• Verify compliance with environmental commitments, land-access agreements, and permit requirements.


• Maintain accurate construction records and databases through disciplined data validation and documentation practices.

Schedule, Cost & Governance Execution

• Partner with Project Controls to build, monitor, and recover Level 4 field construction schedules, tracking critical path activities and ensuring key milestone handover dates are achieved.


• Verify contractor daily work logs, field change sheets, progress claim measurements, and pay applications; manage field scope deviations via formal Management of Change (MOC) procedures.


• Apply current construction management techniques and industry best practices relevant to large-scale mining or industrial capital projects ($100M+).


• Ensure all civil earthworks, compaction, pipe laying, concrete pours, and structural installations strictly conform to approved engineering designs, QA/QC inspection and test plans (ITPs), and regulatory permit conditions.

Commissioning & Handover

• Lead the pre-commissioning, functional testing, and orderly handover of completed infrastructure and utility systems to Operations and Maintenance teams.


• Document construction results and commissioning records in a timely, organized, and auditable manner.


• Support preparation of technical presentations, project updates, and reports for internal stakeholders, leadership, and regulatory requirements.


• Assist with maintenance of construction databases, drawings, and records management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or equivalent practical field leadership experience combined with technical certifications required.


• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), OSHA 30, or MSHA certification preferred.


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to operate 4WD vehicles.


• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.


• Minimum of 8 to 12+ years of progressive construction management and field supervisory experience in heavy civil infrastructure, earthworks, and utilities, with a strong background in large-scale mining or industrial capital projects ($100M+).


• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary contractor workforces on greenfield or major brownfield mining developments.


• Comprehensive understanding of civil earthworks, geotechnical compaction standards, road construction, HDPE pipe welding/installation, water distribution systems, and power substation/transmission corridors.


• In-depth knowledge of construction contracting models (Lump Sum, Unit Price, Time & Materials, EPC/EPCM) and contractor claim management.


• Strong familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance frameworks in mining jurisdictions (e.g., BLM, NDEP, MSHA, OSHA).


• Proficiency in interpreting complex civil/structural engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), geotechnical reports, and 3D design models (Navisworks).


• Ability to work effectively in remote field environments and varying weather conditions.


• Ability to identify and assess risks associated with heavy civil construction and infrastructure activities.


• Medically fit to work in remote environments with limited support infrastructure.


• Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible construction practices.


• Self-motivated, adaptable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to deliver clear daily progress updates to project management and collaborate with site teams.


• Strong analytical thinking and decisive field troubleshooting capability to address unexpected ground conditions, weather disruptions, or constructability clashes in real time.


• Ability to prioritize work and manage changing field requirements and subcontractor bottlenecks.


• Strong leadership ability to drive field productivity, enforce accountability, and foster a collaborative working environment with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.


• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound professional judgment.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Benefits

• 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.