
Construction Manager, Tailings Storage Facility and Bulk Earthworks
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Construction Manager, Tailings Storage Facility and Bulk Earthworks
Department / Section: Management
Section: Management
Reporting to: Senior Manager Construction Manager
RELATIONSHIPS
KEY RESULT ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Project Planning & Coordination
- Support planning, organizing, and scheduling construction works for TSF and bulk earthworks.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material requirements with contractors.
- Assist in preparing construction execution plans and work breakdowns.
2. Budget & Cost Monitoring
- Assist in preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
- Track expenditures and report cost performance regularly.
- Support cost forecasting and identify potential overruns early.
3. Site Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise daily earthworks activities and guide supervisors and contractor teams.
- Ensure construction follows engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Provide direction and resolve operational issues at site.
4. Technical Support
- Support earthworks, material placement, drainage, and water management activities.
- Work closely with the Engineer of Record (EoR) to ensure construction aligns with detailed design.
- Assist with technical queries and documentation.
5. Safety & Compliance
- Promote safe work practices across all site activities.
- Ensure compliance with national regulations and relevant TSF standards (e.g., GISTM, ICOLD, CDA).
- Conduct routine inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
6. Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Implement QA/QC procedures for earthworks and concealed works.
- Monitor material specifications, compaction tests, and field inspection records.
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of quality results.
7. Monitoring & Reporting
- Support geotechnical monitoring programs.
- Report daily and weekly construction progress.
- Identify potential risks or delays and recommend corrective actions.
8. Risk Awareness
- Monitor construction risks related to slopes, materials, water management, and weather.
- Support implementation of mitigation measures.
- Assist in maintaining emergency response plans.
9. Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with internal departments, contractors, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
- Ensure clear communication and collaboration across all project stakeholders.
- Support site visits and technical meetings.
CAPABILITY PROFILE
Other Competencies:
- Good leadership and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of civil works, earthmoving equipment, and construction processes.
- Able to read engineering drawings and interpret specifications.
- Good problem-solving ability and adaptability to remote environments.
- Experience with multicultural teams is an advantage.

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