Senior Construction Manager - Dams & TSF

About the role

An experienced Senior Construction Manager is sought to lead the execution of major dam, tailings storage facility (TSF), hydraulic and water-infrastructure projects. The successful candidate takes responsibility for day-to-day management of construction activities, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the contract, programme, technical specifications and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction activities for dams, TSFs and hydraulic infrastructure, managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, plant and resources.
• Plan and coordinate earthworks, embankments, staged TSF raises, liners, drainage, filter and transition zones, concrete structures, foundations, grouting and hydraulic works.
• Manage interfaces between earthworks, geotechnical works, HDPE/geosynthetic installations, drainage and water-management systems.
• Monitor progress against the approved programme and implement corrective measures; review methods, temporary works, work sequences and resource planning.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Engineering, Commercial, Planning, QA/QC and HSE teams.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, QA/QC requirements and dam and TSF safety requirements.
• Interface with the Employer, Engineer/Consultant, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks, technical constraints and potential delays early and support mitigation measures.
• Support contractual and commercial matters through accurate site records and progress information.
• Promote a strong safety culture and embed HSE requirements in all activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant construction experience, including substantial experience in dams, TSFs, hydropower, mining infrastructure or major heavy-civil projects.
• Proven experience in a senior site or construction management position.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary and multinational construction teams.
• Willingness to work internationally and on project-based assignments.
• Fluent English is essential; professional Spanish is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong practical knowledge of dam and TSF construction, including bulk earthworks, engineered fill and embankments, filter and drainage systems, geosynthetics, concrete works and foundation treatment.
• Good understanding of construction planning, quality management, HSE and contractual requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large-scale earthworks and stringent material placement, compaction and QA/QC requirements is highly desirable.