Senior Mining Construction Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Senior Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project. This role involves leading construction oversight for mine infrastructure and ensuring projects meet safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large-scale civil construction and mining infrastructure, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety. A comprehensive benefits package is included, focusing on health and financial stability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale heavy civil construction.
• Hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings.
• Knowledge of mineral processing facilities and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight for mine infrastructure and facilities.
• Manage construction contractors and teams efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Safety commitment

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Construction Manager to lead and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This 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. The 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.

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.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $130,000 – $200,000. WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Work Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.