Senior Construction PM – Capital Projects (50% Travel)

Mariana Minerals; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals invites a Sr. Construction Project Manager to lead new facility construction, capacity expansions, and major infrastructure projects at our Georgia sites.

You will oversee contractors, manage budgets and timelines, and drive safety, quality, and on-budget delivery across all project phases. Responsibilities include end-to-end project ownership, procurement oversight, cost reporting, and KPI achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in construction project management in industrial/mining/processing plants.
• Proven track record delivering $20M+ capital projects on schedule and within budget.
• Skilled in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Office Suite, accounting, and estimating tools.
• Proficient at reading contracts, engineering documentation, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites or offices.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned construction projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and identifying cost efficiencies.
• Direct project delivery from scope development and contractor procurement to construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Lead project startup activities including forecasting, budgeting, and job cost tracking.
• Manage major purchase orders with thorough pricing and scope reviews.
• Ensure project compliance with Mariana Minerals standards and company policies.
• Evaluate bids, manage procurement, and negotiate for optimal project outcomes.
• Review plans and technical diagrams to verify all required material and hardware are accounted for.
• Handle change orders and claims, seeking favorable commercial resolution.
• Prepare regular project reports on cost, schedule, risks, and overall quality.
• Maintain open communication with cross-functional teams (QC, QA, commissioning, facilities, operations).
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure achievement of KPIs and deliverables.
• Liaise with regulatory, permitting, and community stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with software engineering to advance project management tools and support ongoing automation.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of growth and efficiency.
• Lead a "zero-harm" safety culture, conducting regular safety reviews and toolbox talks.
• Ensure alignment with all HSE plans and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage environmental controls (dust, water, waste) during construction.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Procurement

Construction supervision

Safety leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Estimating tools

Job description

Mariana Minerals invites a Sr. Construction Project Manager to lead new facility construction, capacity expansions, and major infrastructure projects at our Georgia sites.

You will oversee contractors, manage budgets and timelines, and drive safety, quality, and on-budget delivery across all project phases. Responsibilities include end-to-end project ownership, procurement oversight, cost reporting, and KPI achievement.