Senior Construction Manager – Mining and Environmental Remediation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee field construction management for projects related to mining infrastructure, environmental remediation, mine closure, reclamation, and site restoration.

• Supervise resident engineers, inspectors, field engineers, and office engineering personnel.

• Administer daily construction operations in line with plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental obligations, and health and safety regulations.

• Manage aspects of earthwork, excavation, grading, embankment construction, material handling, drainage enhancements, and heavy civil construction activities.

• Assess contractor performance, progress, schedules, costs, resource allocation, risks, and necessary corrective measures.

• Review and oversee contractor submissions, RFIs, change orders, payment applications, schedules, and construction documentation.

• Analyze construction modifications, field conditions, and technical obstacles; collaborate with design teams and clients to devise solutions.

• Ensure quality assurance, quality control, inspections, materials testing, documentation, and compliance verification are adhered to.

• Facilitate environmental compliance initiatives, such as erosion and sediment management, stormwater control, waste management, and environmental protection strategies.

• Lead progress discussions and relay project status, challenges, risks, and suggested actions to project leadership.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, meeting notes, inspection records, progress updates, and construction management files.

• Offer technical guidance and mentoring to construction management personnel.

• Assist in project closeout activities, punch lists, final inspections, documentation, issue resolution, and final construction reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and over 10 years of pertinent construction management experience, or a proven equivalent of experience and/or education.

• At least 2 years of prior managerial experience.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

• Enrollment in a medical surveillance program is mandatory upon hiring.

• A valid driver's license is essential.

• Capability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

• No sponsorship is available now or in the future.

• Preferred: More than 15 years of relevant construction management experience.

• Strong expertise in mining-related construction, mine closure, reclamation, environmental remediation, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing mine-site earthwork, excavation, grading, embankment construction, drainage systems, soil management, site restoration, or similar infrastructure.

• Proven track record of leading construction management teams on large, intricate, or technically demanding projects.

• Familiarity with contaminated soil, groundwater, waste management, or environmental mitigation strategies.

• Background as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or senior field representative.

• Solid understanding of construction contract administration, encompassing submissions, RFIs, change orders, claims, payment applications, schedule evaluations, and cost management.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports, field documentation, construction progress reports, change order justifications, and other project deliverables.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction plans, and contractual documents.

• Knowledge of construction quality management, health and safety standards, environmental compliance, and relevant industry benchmarks.

• Experience collaborating with mining operators, environmental specialists, engineering teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and clients.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off and various leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase option.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Global and local project opportunities.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and expert networks.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office.