Manager - Civil

About Mesabi Metallics

About Mesabi Metallics – When you join the team, you become part of a group advancing sustainable mining practices and driving innovation in the iron ore industry. Our commitment includes a safe work environment, environmental stewardship and generating value for all stakeholders. The Mesabi Metallics project is currently under construction and includes building a 2.5 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) and integrated steel plant to strengthen the U.S. low-carbon metallics supply chain.

The DRI project is envisioned as a next-generation metallics and steel manufacturing hub aligned with the expanding U.S. electric arc furnace (EAF) steel sector.

Additionally, you will be immersed in a positive, supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. Our culture is guided by sustainability, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, teamwork, determination and performance, and employees are empowered to make a difference every day. You are part of a legacy of excellence in shaping the future of global infrastructure and industry.

The incumbent will lead and manage all civil engineering, structural, and infrastructure activities associated with the development, construction, expansion, and modernization of DRI plants, integrated steel plants, and other heavy industrial facilities. The role oversees civil engineering design reviews, site development, construction execution, contractor performance, quality assurance, safety compliance, project scheduling, and cost control to ensure successful project delivery. This position serves as a key member of the project execution team and collaborates closely with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, operations teams, regulatory agencies, and corporate stakeholders from concept through commissioning and handover.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, extensive heavy industrial construction experience, and a proven track record delivering large-scale steel, mining, and metals projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Civil Engineering & Design Review
  • Review and validate civil, structural, and infrastructure designs prepared by consultants and EPC contractors
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, codes, and client requirements
  • Evaluate engineering drawings, calculations, technical reports, and design changes
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and support value engineering initiatives
• Construction Management
  • Lead and oversee all civil construction activities from mobilization to project completion
  • Monitor progress, schedules, and milestone achievement
  • Resolve field engineering issues and ensure timely corrective actions
  • Ensure construction activities meet quality, safety, and project objectives for Greenfield and Brownfield developments
• Structural & Infrastructure Execution
  • Manage execution of foundations, concrete and steel structures, roads, drainage systems, utilities, and industrial infrastructure
  • Oversee earthworks, excavation, piling, grading, and geotechnical activities
  • Ensure proper integration of water, sewer, stormwater, and utility distribution systems
  • Supervise foundations for heavy industrial equipment and process units
• Industrial Buildings & Plant Facilities
  • Oversee construction of industrial buildings, warehouses, workshops, control rooms, substations, and process structures
  • Ensure quality and accuracy of foundations supporting furnaces, reactors, conveyors, crushers, mills, and material handling systems
  • Coordinate civil interfaces for equipment installation and plant construction activities
• Contractor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers
  • Review work plans, schedules, manpower, and resource allocation
  • Conduct performance reviews and resolve technical, contractual, and execution-related issues
  • Act as the primary civil engineering representative for project stakeholders
• Budget & Cost Control
  • Support preparation and management of construction budgets and forecasts
  • Monitor expenditures, review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims
  • Identify…