Senior Mining Construction Manager

WSP; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and financial benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction for a large mining EPCM project. This full-time position can be based anywhere in the United States, preferably in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, or Alaska.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in large-scale construction and a strong commitment to safety. Candidates will manage contractors, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor junior staff, contributing to WSP’s mining EPCM practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction or mining infrastructure.
• Demonstrated hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings.
• Understanding of heap leach pad construction and related environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure and processing facilities.
• Manage construction contractors and subcontractors' performance.
• Coordinate closely with design engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Civil Engineering

Safety compliance

Project management

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

This Opportunity

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 onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.

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.

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.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or 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, 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.