Site Coordinator & Construction Manager

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for a Site Coordinator & Construction Manager in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves overseeing contractors to ensure safety and project alignment within a cooperative environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15–20 years of experience in construction relevant to mining or heavy industry. Proficiency in construction scheduling software is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering teamwork. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of relevant construction experience within mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in contract administration and risk management.
• Collaborative expertise in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative environment among contractors, engineers and owners.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to align work sequencing.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures during field activities.

Skills

Proficiency in construction scheduling software

Transparent communication skills

Team integration and leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long‑life operations and a world‑class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier‑one mining‑friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States. Its operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, complemented by meaningful gold production. The company’s pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Role Title

Site Coordinator & Construction Manager

Reports To

Project Director

Job Type

Full‑time Regular

Location

Helvetia, AZ

Purpose Of Role

The Site Coordinator / Construction Manager acts as the Owner’s representative at the project site, ensuring that contractors execute work safely and in alignment with design, cost, and schedule targets. Operating within an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) framework, this role fosters a "one team" culture where all participants prioritize shared project outcomes over individual contractual interests.

Role Accountabilities

• IPD Championship & Culture: Foster a collaborative environment among contractors, engineers and owners to ensure shared accountability for safety, quality and cost.
• Integrated Planning: Facilitate coordination meetings and integrated planning sessions to align work sequencing across engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Team Integration & Leadership: Act as a neutral integrator to build trust, resolve conflicts constructively and prevent siloed decision‑making.
• Safety Leadership: Ensure all field activities adhere to required safety procedures while promoting a culture of safety accountability.
• Cost Stewardship: Protect the construction budget by identifying cost risks early, reducing waste and reviewing contractor change orders.
• Operational Oversight: Provide functional oversight of contractor field leadership and direct supervision of the Owner’s site‑based staff, including field engineers and QA/QC inspectors.
• Issue Resolution & Escalation: Surface technical or execution problems early and escalates risks that threaten project performance to the Project Director.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical), Construction Management or Project Management.
• Acceptable Alternative: A diploma or technical degree combined with extensive field experience.
• Experience: 15–20+ years of relevant construction experience within the mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6), contract administration and risk management.
• Communication: Transparent communication skills and the ability to facilitate multi‑party teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative Expertise: Specific training or direct experience in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in commissioning, startup coordination and quality assurance.
• Field Credibility: High level of field credibility considered essential for this leadership position.

Other Requirements

• Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or their own vehicle in the course of performing the job, and must be able to prove that they have a current and valid driver’s license.

Why Hudbay?

• Our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards, including:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Company‑paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short‑ & Long‑term Disability
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.