Mining Construction Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Mining Construction Manager to lead onsite construction for a major mining project. This full-time, on-site role requires significant experience in heavy civil construction and mining infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will manage contractors and construction teams and develop execution plans while fostering a safety culture. Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement savings, are offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction or mining infrastructure.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in active mining settings.
• Knowledge of mineral processing facility development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities for mining projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, focusing on performance and quality.
• Develop construction plans and schedules, tracking costs and risks.

Skills

Construction management

Civil Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety commitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full‑time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States, with a preference for locations in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects. The construction manager will deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. The role ensures field execution aligns with engineering, procurement, and project controls staff while meeting all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.

Your Impact

• Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure, processing facilities, and related support facilities, ensuring alignment with engineering design, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and field teams, including performance oversight related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as the primary interface between owner, contractor, and engineering 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 projects.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in large‑scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access (declines, shafts, drifts), waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities.
• Demonstrated hands‑on construction management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects.
• Knowledge of the development and construction of mineral processing facilities (e.g., crushing, milling, recovery circuits), with prior processing plant construction experience preferred.
• Understanding of heap leach pad construction, stacking systems, solution management infrastructure, and related environmental controls.
• Commitment to safety. MSHA and OSHA 30‑hour training preferred.
• Experience with construction plans and specifications and relating that to project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem‑solving, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end‑users.
• Certifications preferred (PE, PMP, CCM, etc.).
• Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
• Must pass drug test, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $108,000 – $150,000 WSP USA provides the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

EEO and Hiring Requirements

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.