Senior Project Manager – Mining Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major copper mining and industrial infrastructure projects in San Juan, Argentina. The role focuses on end‑to‑end project execution, contractor management, stakeholder coordination and delivery oversight across all phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mining and infrastructure project execution from development through construction and commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and operational interfaces.
• Oversee contractors, construction management and site activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage client relationships and reporting processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in mining projects, industrial infrastructure, EPC/EPCM environments.
• Mandatory experience in copper mining, heap leaching platforms, mining process facilities and chemical treatment plants.
• Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining or related).
• Bilingual English and Spanish with full professional proficiency.
• Strong experience managing contractors, multidisciplinary teams and project controls.

Required skills

• Heap leaching platform expertise.
• Mining process facilities knowledge.
• Chemical treatment plant experience.
• EPC/EPCM project management.