Surface Construction Manager

By Vale S.A.

Dead Line: May 13, 2022

• Lead the execution of all surface construction activities for the Project at the Voisey's Bay site;
• Participate in, and contribute to, the detailed development, and subsequent updates, of the execution plan for the surface construction on site;
• Participate in, and contribute, to the development, and subsequent updates, of the underground mine construction schedule to help enable successful execution of all construction for the total site;
• Conduct detailed constructability reviews of engineering drawings and specifications during the design phase;
• Assist in the technical activities as part of the procurement process for contractor selection;
• Participate in the development of logistics plans with the supply chain department;
• Report to the project management team, through the Site Manager, on all matters relating to surface construction;
• Provide guidance, direction and assistance to the civil and surface construction contractors throughout all phases of the project;
• Detailed monitoring, coordinating, and auditing of contractor's productivity, progress and overall performance for the surface construction area through the maintenance of high visibility in the field;
• Work collaboratively with the Health, Safety & Environment teams to ensure full contractor compliance with established safety procedures and standards;
• Assist with safety audits and investigations;
• Ensure that work is completed in accordance with contract scopes while following approved project change procedures where deviations occur;
• Make timely decisions to support the design schedule;
• Review the contractor's deliverables and person hours against proposal targets and identify areas of inefficiencies to permit the implementation of continuous improvement plans as needed;
• Represent the owner in approval of construction inspection and test records;
• Assist commissioning in the preparation and assembly of pre-commissioning documentation;
• Monitor the preparation and accuracy of as-built documentation;
• Work with other functional groups in the site Project team to clear road blocks to support efficient and high-quality construction;
• Establish an effective and cooperative working relationship with the existing Operations personnel in order to work towards mutually successful outcomes.

• 11+ years' experience in a management role, preferably in a project environment on industrial projects.
• University degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, piping or civil / structural).
• Knowledge with high voltage electrical systems.
• Previous management of multiple construction contractors simultaneously as part of the Project Management Team.
• Good understanding of budget tracking and working within department budgets.
• Development, coaching and training coordination of all direct reports to ensure the team succeeds.
• Proven success in large scale industrial projects; experience in field leadership roles considered a strong advantage
• Proven field experience of cold weather civil and surface construction activities especially at remote sites.
• Demonstration of knowledge with respect to environmental requirements at remote sites.