Senior Construction Manager – Copper Mine & Tailings Expansion

Careermine; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ASARCO is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager - Copper Mine & Tailings Expansion to provide leadership across all construction work fronts for this multi-year program. Reporting to the Project Director, you will champion a safety-first culture and ensure execution aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements.

In this collaborative role, you will work with Engineering, Project Controls, contractors, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Commissioning teams

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of construction coordinators and supervisors through influence and accountability.
• Direct and review construction activities to ensure outstanding work quality, rigorous adherence to codes, standards, and best practices, and seamless alignment with company and international standards across all work fronts.
• Conduct thorough constructability reviews of engineering designs to optimize project duration, enhance field productivity, and prioritize safety during construction.
• Partner closely with EP/CM teams, site operations, maintenance, technical groups, third-party consultants, and external service providers. Coordinate closely with the Engineering Manager to align execution plans.
• Ensure strong operational engagement in project execution with a strong emphasis on change management, performance assurance, and the implementation of new designs, best practices, and documentation.
• Develop and implement dynamic strategies to expedite, monitor, and accurately track field progress and deliverables, ensuring adherence to packaging best practices and budget parameters.
• Drive safety awareness by contributing to construction risk assessments, HAZOPs, design reviews, and value optimizations. Ensure corporate "Design for Safety" principles are rigorously applied.
• Ensure total compliance with company policies, environmental guidelines, and industry regulations, while delivering compelling status updates to project sponsors and key business partners.

Job description

Project Overview

ASARCO has initiated an extensive, multi-year expansion of both the Concentrator and Tailings Storage Facility, backed by a multi-billion-dollar capital investment. Spanning from 2024 through project execution, completion, and closure in 2030, this major undertaking represents a premier opportunity to drive world-class heavy industrial construction within the mining sector.

Position Summary

ASARCO is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager - Copper Mine & Tailings Expansion to provide overarching leadership and governance across all construction work fronts for this portfolio. Reporting directly to the Project Director as a key member of the Owner's team, you will champion a safety-first culture and ensure the efficient, high-quality execution of construction activities in strict alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements.

In this highly collaborative role, you will work hand-in-hand with the Engineering Manager, Project Controls, EP/CM contractors, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Commissioning teams to guarantee seamless integration from design through operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of construction coordinators and supervisors through influence and accountability, fostering industry-leading project management practices.
• Direct and review construction activities to ensure outstanding work quality, rigorous adherence to codes, standards, and best practices, and seamless alignment with company and international standards across all work fronts.
• Conduct thorough constructability reviews of engineering designs to optimize project duration, enhance field productivity, and prioritize safety during construction.
• Partner closely with EP/CM teams, site operations, maintenance, technical groups, third-party consultants, and external service providers. Coordinate closely with the Engineering Manager to align execution plans.
• Ensure strong operational engagement in project execution with a strong emphasis on change management, performance assurance, and the implementation of new designs, best practices, and documentation.
• Develop and implement dynamic strategies to expedite, monitor, and accurately track field progress and deliverables, ensuring adherence to packaging best practices and budget parameters.
• Drive safety awareness by contributing to construction risk assessments, HAZOPs, design reviews, and value optimizations. Ensure corporate "Design for Safety" principles are rigorously applied.
• Ensure total compliance with company policies, environmental guidelines, and industry regulations, while delivering compelling status updates to project sponsors and key business partners.