Senior Construction Manager – Mining and Environmental Remediation

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support complex construction and environmental remediation projects involving mining operations mine closure site restoration and related infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to lead field execution oversee multidisciplinary construction management teams and deliver projects safely efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements technical specifications and client expectations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive construction management experience ideally involving mining mine reclamation environmental remediation earthwork grading excavation and heavy civil construction. This individual will serve as a senior field leader coordinating contractors engineering teams inspectors and project stakeholders while managing construction quality schedule cost safety and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership technical judgment and the ability to resolve complex field issues will be essential to project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field construction management activities for mining-related infrastructure environmental remediation mine closure reclamation and site restoration projects.
• Direct construction management personnel including resident engineers inspectors field engineers and office engineering staff to ensure effective project delivery and coordination.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications contract requirements applicable permits environmental commitments and health and safety standards.
• Oversee earthwork excavation grading embankment construction material handling drainage improvements and other heavy civil construction activities associated with mining and remediation projects.
• Monitor contractor performance construction progress project schedules costs and resource utilization; identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review and manage contractor submittals requests for information (RFIs) change orders pay applications schedules and other construction documentation.
• Evaluate proposed construction changes field conditions and technical challenges; coordinate with design teams and clients to develop practical cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee construction quality assurance and quality control activities including inspection programs materials testing coordination documentation and verification of compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities associated with remediation mine closure and reclamation including erosion and sediment control stormwater management waste handling and implementation of approved environmental protection measures.
• Lead construction progress meetings coordinate with contractors and client representatives and communicate project status issues risks and recommended actions to project leadership.
• Maintain accurate project records daily reports meeting minutes inspection documentation progress reports and other required construction management records.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to construction management staff promoting consistent procedures sound engineering judgment and a strong safety culture.
• Support project closeout activities including punch lists final inspections record documentation resolution of outstanding issues and preparation of final construction reports.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline and 10 years of relevant construction management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education along with 2 years of prior leadership experience.  
• The successful candidate will have to pass a background Check. 
• Successful candidate will be enrolled in a medical surveillance program after being hired. 
• A valid drivers license is required along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required for this role.  Sponsorship will not be available at this time or in the future.  

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant construction management experience with a strong background in mining-related construction mine closure reclamation environmental remediation or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing construction projects involving mine site earthwork excavation grading embankment construction drainage systems soil management site restoration or related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction management teams on large complex or technically challenging projects.
• Experience with environmental remediation projects involving contaminated soil groundwater waste management site restoration or implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
• Experience serving as a Resident Engineer Construction Manager or senior field representative with responsibility for contractor oversight construction administration and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of construction contract administration including submittals RFIs change orders claims pay applications schedule reviews and cost control.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports field documentation construction progress reports change order justifications and other project deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings technical specifications construction plans and contract documents and to resolve complex field issues.
• Knowledge of construction quality management health and safety requirements environmental compliance obligations and applicable industry standards.
• Experience coordinating with mining operators environmental specialists engineering teams contractors regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings negotiate resolutions and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership organizational problem-solving and decision-making skills with a demonstrated commitment to safety quality and client satisfaction.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time