Senior Onsite Mining Construction Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mining Construction Manager for a full-time, onsite role in the United States with preferred bases in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects.

The role oversees civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks across open pit and underground environments. You will lead site construction, manage contractors and field teams, and coordinate with design and project controls to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Construction Management or related discipline; equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years in large-scale heavy civil construction, processing facilities or mining infrastructure.
• Certifications preferred (PE, PMP, CCM).
• MSHA and OSHA 30‑hour training preferred.
• Experience linking design to scope, schedule and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight for mine infrastructure, processing facilities, and related support facilities, ensuring alignment with engineering design and regulatory standards.
• Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and field teams with oversight on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as the primary interface between owner, contractor, and engineering teams for effective communication and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and stakeholders to support constructability and field modifications.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspections, and material testing to confirm construction meets 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.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Open pit/underground mining experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Construction Management)

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mining Construction Manager for a full-time, onsite role in the United States with preferred bases in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, or near major mining projects.

The role oversees civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks across open pit and underground environments. You will lead site construction, manage contractors and field teams, and coordinate with design and project controls to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets while ensuring