Director of Construction - TSF

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• dam construction
• earthworks execution
• fleet management
• schedule management
• site development
• hse management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• tailings
• earthworks
• high‑altitude
• bilingual
• leadership
• 15‑20 yrs

What You Bring

LOOKING FOR GLOBAL CANDIDATES WHO ARE OPEN TO WORK IN SOUTH AMERICA!!! 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. -Experience working in South America; Argentina experience is an asset. -Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. -Prior leadership in tailings dam construction and mass excavation. -Proven experience in high-altitude execution (>3500 masl). -Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in remote environments. -Strong background in project setup, planning, and field execution. -15–20 years of experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in mining.

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