Mining Site Construction Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, broad construction discipline knowledge, and a proven track record in managing complex field operations on heavy civil or mining sites. This full-time on-site role offers a challenging environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 17 years construction management or craft supervision experience on a similar project.
• Or Associate's degree with 19 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project.
• Or High School Diploma/GED and 21 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Position requires excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site administrative and technical management of field personnel, subcontractors, and activities.
• Direct and supervise on-site discipline superintendents, scheduling, engineering, cost control, material control, commercial management, and admin staff.
• Ensure safety compliance and audit PTAs and TSOs on a regular basis.
• Oversee and direct construction progress to match design, budget and schedule.
• Manage client and subcontractor relationships and interface with municipal authorities.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager to plan deliverables and resolve field items.
• Authorize purchase requisitions and review subcontractor payments.
• Provide progress reports and interpreting drawings across disciplines.
• Oversee startup, commissioning teams, and final documentation turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, broad construction discipline knowledge, and a proven track record in managing complex field operations on heavy civil or mining sites. This full-time on-site role offers a challenging environment and opportunities for growth.