10 years of experience in engineering or construction management
Engineering or technical diploma; P.Eng. is an asset
Valid driver's license
Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and Project
Familiarity with Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Omega 365, and mining software is advantageous
Responsibilities
Lead all construction activities from pre-construction through commissioning
Manage daily operations to meet project milestones
Ensure construction plans align with engineering and procurement schedules
Oversee contractor mobilization and compliance with contract scope
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers and quality assurance
Enforce adherence to safety and environmental regulations
Provide regular updates to the Project Director and client stakeholders
Benefits
Paid travel time to/from project sites up to 8 hours per travel day
Reimbursement for travel costs to/from project sites
Two weeks of vacation per year included in hourly compensation
Flexible time off based on project workload
Capped work hours for office and on-site work
Full Job Description
Construction Manager
The Construction Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing and directing large-scale mining construction projects valued between $500 million and $1 billion+. This role entails full-cycle construction management, including planning, execution, contractor oversight, schedule adherence, budget management, and coordination with engineering, procurement, and project controls. The Construction Manager ensures that safety, quality, and productivity standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
Leadership & Oversight
Lead all construction-related activities on major mining projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
Serve as the primary point of contact for construction execution on behalf of the project team.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability among all site personnel and contractors.
Package Details
Responsibilities
Project Execution
Manage daily construction operations to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
Ensure the construction plan aligns with project engineering and procurement schedules.
Implement construction methodologies that optimize productivity and reduce cost and risk.
Contractor & Team Coordination
Oversee contractor mobilization, site access, and compliance with contract scope and performance.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, procurement, HSE, and quality assurance.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance oversight to superintendents and construction teams.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce adherence to all project safety and environmental regulations.
Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specs, and codes.
Lead construction risk assessments and corrective action planning.
Reporting & Communication
Provide regular updates to the Project Director and client stakeholders.
Support change management processes, claims analysis, and cost control measures.
Lead or participate in construction progress meetings and interface with regulatory authorities as needed.
Compensation
Competitive compensation is based on actual hours of work performed
Work Schedule
Office work is capped at 10 hours per day, and On-site work is capped at 12 hours per day;
On-site rotational work is required for most project phases;
Travel time to/from a project site are paid from point of hire to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day;
Travel costs to/from a project site are reimbursed;
Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to JDS Project Sponsor; and
Vacation starts at two weeks per year and is included in hourly compensation. Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.
Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements
10 years of experience in engineering or construction management;
Engineering or technical diploma (P.Eng. is an asset but not required);
Valid driver's license;
Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Project is required; and
Proficiency in Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Omega 365, other mining software is an advantage.
Character
Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value to our internal and external clients;
Must be willing to take responsibility for project performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets;
Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally;
Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings; and
Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.
