Senior Construction Manager

WSP; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site construction for a large mining EPCM project in El Paso, TX. This full-time role focuses on delivering safe, integrated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes in open pit and underground environments.

You will manage field teams, coordinate with owners, contractors, and design engineers, and drive safety and quality while meeting project controls and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of mineral processing facilities construction; processing plant experience preferred.
• MSHA and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
• Experience with construction plans, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Strong verbal/written communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users.
• Certifications preferred (PE, PMP, CCM).
• Able to work on uneven sites and pass drug/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure, processing facilities, and related support facilities.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and field teams with focus on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as the primary interface between owner, contractor, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with design engineers and stakeholders to support constructability and field modifications.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance on site.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspections, and material testing programs.
• Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
• Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the EPCM practice growth.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Site safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Liaison with designers/owners/contract

Education

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

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in our growing Construction Management team. This full-time onsite position will be based in El Paso, TX

The full-time Senior 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. 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.

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.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 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/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 must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy.

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