Mining Construction Lead — Onsite, Travel Per Diem

WSP Global Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction activities for a major mining EPCM project within our Earth & Environment team.

This full-time onsite role is based in the United States, with preference for Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. The role delivers civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project controls to meet regulatory and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/mining/construction or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure.
• Hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings, across open pit and underground projects.
• Knowledge of mineral processing facilities construction (crushing, milling, recovery circuits).
• Understanding of heap leach pad construction and related environmental controls.
• Safety-focused discipline; MSHA/OSHA-30 preferred.
• Experience aligning plans/specs with project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure, processing facilities, and related support facilities.
• Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and field teams with safety, cost, schedule, and quality oversight.
• Serve as primary interface between owner, contractor, and engineering teams for efficient communication and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and stakeholders to support constructability and field modifications.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspection, and material testing programs to confirm construction meets requirements.
• Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction activities for a major mining EPCM project within our Earth & Environment team.

This full-time onsite role is based in the United States, with preference for Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. The role delivers civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project controls to meet regulatory and stakeholder