Director, Construction

About the role

Lead the planning, execution and control of large‑scale mining construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality. Partner with engineering, procurement and operations teams to deliver complex assets from detailed design through commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate constructability into detailed engineering, identify execution risks and optimise construction sequences.
• Define execution strategy, construction methodologies and digital‑technology use (4D BIM, AWP, digital twins).
• Lead on‑site construction across civil, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines, enforcing HSEC standards.
• Manage budgets over 500 MUSD, monitor KPIs for progress, productivity and cost, and apply corrective actions.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams of 1,000+ personnel and act as primary liaison with clients, EPC/EPCM contractors and regulators.

Required profile

• Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering degree.
• Minimum 20 years EPC/EPCM experience in mining, energy or oil & gas, with projects ≥ 1 BUSD CAPEX.
• Proven track record in detailed engineering, construction execution and commissioning.
• Fluent Spanish.

Required skills

• 4D BIM, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), digital twins.
• Construction management of civil, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works.
• HSEC (Health, Safety, Environment, and Community) standards implementation.