Mining Construction Coordinator (Civil/Concrete)

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Mining Construction Coordinator (Civil/Concrete) to oversee on-site civil and concrete construction for a large mining EPCM project within the Earth & Environment team. The role supports field execution aligned with engineering, procurement, and project controls across the U.S., with Nevada/Utah location preference.

The candidate will lead safety-focused construction management, coordinate multiple vendors, and ensure regulatory compliance for open pit mining environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of large-scale heavy civil construction, concrete pours, or mining infrastructure.
• MSHA 48B Surface and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
• Experience translating designs to field scope, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight for civil, earthworks, and concrete elements on mining projects.
• Manage contractors and field teams focusing on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Interface between contractors, engineering, procurement, and project controls for effective communication and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with design engineers and geotechnical teams to support constructability and field changes.
• Drive safety culture and ensure site health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspections, and material testing to meet specs and safety requirements.
• Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking.

Skills

Construction management

Safety leadership

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Coordinator (Civil/Concrete) to oversee and coordinate onsite civil and concrete construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time position can be from anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining project locations.

The full-time Construction Coordinator/Superintendent will deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated civil, earthworks, and concrete scopes for projects that involves an open pit mining environment. This role is responsible for ensuring field execution is aligned with our engineering, procurement, and project controls staff while meeting all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.

Responsibilities include

• Lead construction oversight and coordination for new mine development of various civil, earthworks, and large concrete pour elements, ensuring alignment with engineering design, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Manage construction contractors and field teams, including performance oversight related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as the primary interface between contractors, engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to ensure efficient communication and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate closely with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and project stakeholders to support constructability, sequencing, and field modifications.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspection, and material testing programs to confirm construction meets technical and safety requirements.
• Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking for large-scale earthworks and concrete components.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Desired Skills And Experience

We are seeking self‑motivated professionals with:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management is preferred or trade school or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, concrete pours, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, waste rock facilities, tailings systems, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on construction management experience in active mining settings with ability to track and document multiple vendors at the same time.
• Understanding of heap leach pad construction, stacking systems, solution management infrastructure, and related environmental controls preferred.
• Commitment to safety. MSHA 48B Surface required and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
• Experience with construction plans and specifications and relating that to project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end‑users.
• Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.