Sr. Construction Project Manager

The role

You will manage new facility construction, capacity expansions, and major infrastructure projects. You will oversee contractors, manage budgets and timelines, and lead in-field and office-based initiatives.

What you will do

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned construction projects
• Direct project delivery from scope development to project close-out
• Lead project startup activities including forecasting, budgeting, and job cost tracking
• Manage major purchase orders with pricing and scope reviews
• Ensure project compliance with company standards and policies
• Evaluate bids, manage procurement, and negotiate
• Review plans and technical diagrams
• Handle change orders and claims
• Prepare regular project reports on cost, schedule, risks, and quality
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure achievement of KPIs and deliverables

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in construction project management in industrial/mining/processing plants
• Demonstrated success delivering capital projects of $20M+ on schedule and within budget
• Skilled in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Office Suite, accounting, and estimating tools
• Proficient at reading and interpreting contracts, engineering documentation, and specifications
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, industry codes, procurement, electrical fundamentals, and accounting
• Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites or offices

Nice to have

• Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models

About the company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company. They aim to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies by combining industry expertise with software and automation.