Senior Construction Manager - Dams

We are looking for an experienced Senior Construction Manager – Dams & Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) to lead the execution of major dam, tailings, hydraulic and water-infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction activities, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the contract, programme, technical specifications and quality requirements.

• Lead and coordinate construction activities for major dams, Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, plant and construction resources.
• Plan and coordinate earthworks, embankments, staged TSF raises, liner systems, drainage systems, filter and transition zones, concrete structures, foundations, grouting and associated hydraulic works.
• Manage interfaces between earthworks, geotechnical works, HDPE/geosynthetic installations, drainage and water-management systems.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved programme and implement corrective measures where required.
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, Engineering, Commercial, Planning, QA/QC and HSE teams.
• Review construction methods, temporary works requirements, work sequences and resource planning.
• Ensure strict compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, QA/QC requirements and project-specific dam and TSF safety requirements.
• Interface with the Employer, Engineer/Consultant, designers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Identify construction risks, technical constraints and potential delays at an early stage and support the development of practical mitigation measures.
• Support contractual and commercial matters through accurate site records, progress information and timely identification of changes or additional works.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that HSE requirements are embedded in all construction activities.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant construction experience, with substantial experience in dams, Tailings Storage Facilities, hydropower, mining infrastructure or major heavy‑civil projects.
• Proven experience in a senior site or construction management position.
• Strong practical knowledge of dam and/or TSF construction, particularly bulk earthworks, engineered fill and embankments, filter/drainage systems, geosynthetics, concrete works and foundation treatment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary and multinational construction teams.
• Good understanding of construction planning, quality management, HSE and contractual requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work internationally and on project‑based assignments.
• Experience with large‑scale earthworks and stringent material placement, compaction and QA/QC requirements is highly desirable.
• Fluent English is essential; professional Spanish is highly desirable.