Underground Construction Lead – TBM & Mine Development

Ivanhoe Electric; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivanhoe Electric is seeking an Underground Construction Coordinator to lead & coordinate underground mining development, tunnel projects, and infrastructure installation. You will work with contractors, engineering, and operations to ensure safe, timely execution aligned with project plans.

The role requires 5–10 years in underground mining or tunneling, knowledge of MSHA safety practices, and strong coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of underground mining, heavy civil tunneling, or underground construction experience.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground mining safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors across departments.
• Experience with TBM operations and underground development is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily underground construction and development activities to support project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and compliance with specs, safety, and schedules.
• Support tunnel boring and underground excavation activities and equipment coordination.
• Work with engineering teams to align with designs and mine plans.
• Coordinate installation of underground infrastructure (ventilation, dewatering, piping, electrical, ground support).
• Plan sequencing to minimize delays and coordinate progress reporting to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction, scheduling, and operational issues promptly.

Skills

Underground mining experience

TBM operations knowledge

Contractor coordination

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Ground support systems

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical diploma / degree in Mining, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction reporting tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Ivanhoe Electric is seeking an Underground Construction Coordinator to lead & coordinate underground mining development, tunnel projects, and infrastructure installation. You will work with contractors, engineering, and operations to ensure safe, timely execution aligned with project plans.

The role requires 5–10 years in underground mining or tunneling, knowledge of MSHA safety practices, and strong coordination across disciplines.