Director of Construction - TSF

Overview

Lead construction of tailings dam and bulk earthworks for high‑altitude mining project

Key Responsibilities

• fleet management
• schedule management
• construction execution
• tailings dam
• earthworks
• hse culture

Tasks

-Integrate owner self-perform activities, including >100T earthmoving fleet management. -Manage fleet mobilization, logistics, and infrastructure development. -Drive schedule and production management, including schedule mitigation strategies. -Lead construction execution for the TSF (Tailings Storage Facility) and bulk earthworks, including drill & blast and mass excavation. -Lead personnel across EPCM home office and field execution teams. -Oversee construction of a 100m earthen tailings dam, ensuring compliance with quality standards. -Support early site development and infrastructure planning to enable smooth mobilization. -Champion a strong HSE culture across all phases of the project. -Provide field support for contract development, contractor mobilization, and execution oversight.

Requirements

• heavy civil
• high altitude
• bilingual
• tailings
• mass excavation
• project planning

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Construction Director – TSF (Tailings Storage Facility) & Bulk Earthworks to lead the execution of a major tailings dam and earthworks scope within a high-altitude mining project in South America. This site-based role demands a hands-on leader with deep expertise in heavy civil construction and mass excavation. LOOKING FOR GLOBAL CANDIDATES WHO ARE OPEN TO WORK IN SOUTH AMERICA!!! -15–20 years of experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in mining. -Proven experience in high-altitude execution (>3500 masl). -Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. -Prior leadership in tailings dam construction and mass excavation. -Strong background in project setup, planning, and field execution. -Experience working in South America; Argentina experience is an asset. -Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in remote environments.

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