Mining Construction Superintendent – Western US Field Leader

Keller Executive Search; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking an experienced Mining Construction Superintendent to oversee large-scale mining, earthwork, reclamation, and environmental remediation projects across the Western United States. This role leads field crews, heavy equipment activities, and subcontractors, while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and cost control in partnership with a remotely based Project Manager.

Candidates should have 10+ years of construction, 5+ years in direct supervision, and 5+

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience with 5+ years in direct field supervision.
• Minimum 5 years’ mining industry experience.
• Experience supervising field crews, heavy equipment, subcontractors, and complex site operations.
• Background in mining construction, mass excavation, mine reclamation, earthwork, soil stabilization, landfill closure, and/or environmental remediation.
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements for heavy civil and earthmoving operations.
• Ability to independently manage a remote project site.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel ~95% across the Western US.
• Residence in Pacific or Mountain time zones preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in dusty, noisy environments with changing weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily onsite construction activities including crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and production.
• Execute mining, earthwork, reclamation, and remediation per schedules, drawings, specs, and contract requirements.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety plans and regulations.
• Lead daily safety meetings with site safety personnel.
• Evaluate employee competency and ensure safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Monitor crew performance and provide coaching and corrective action.
• Track daily progress, labor hours, materials, equipment usage, and costs.
• Prepare daily reports, timesheets, and project documentation.
• Coordinate inventory and equipment to support production and budgets.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and project scope.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Integrate subcontractors into safety, quality, and production expectations.
• Provide regular updates to Project Manager on safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, and financials.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

Keller Executive Search is seeking an experienced Mining Construction Superintendent to oversee large-scale mining, earthwork, reclamation, and environmental remediation projects across the Western United States. This role leads field crews, heavy equipment activities, and subcontractors, while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and cost control in partnership with a remotely based Project Manager.

Candidates should have 10+ years of construction, 5+ years in direct supervision, and 5+