Deputy Projects Superintendent

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a senior Deputy Projects Superintendent to lead the execution of highly complex mining construction projects, ensuring continuity and proper execution of a world-class transformation project. Key Highlights: 1. Lead execution of highly complex mining construction projects. 2. High exposure to the Project Directorate and the CEO. 3. Hands-on profile with executive leadership and autonomous decision-making. DESCRIPTION A leading company in the mining sector undergoing strategic transformation—focused on the construction and development of a large-scale copper operation—is seeking a Deputy Projects Superintendent to lead the execution of highly complex mining construction projects. **ROLE OF THE POSITION** We seek a senior profile with solid experience in mining construction project execution, capable of complementing and substituting the Projects Superintendent, ensuring continuity and proper execution of a world-class transformation project. The role entails high exposure to the Project Directorate and the CEO, with direct responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and quality of a copper concentrator plant project. A highly solution-oriented, hands\-on profile is required, with executive leadership capability and autonomous field decision-making. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Lead and complement comprehensive management of the Projects area, including substitution of the Projects Superintendent. * Direct planning, execution, and control of mining CAPEX construction projects. * Supervise construction of the concentrator plant (sulfide flotation), open-pit mine, tailings storage facilities, camps, and associated infrastructure. * Ensure proper integration among engineering, construction, and field execution. * Manage EPC and EPCM contractors, as well as multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams. * Coordinate with Operations areas (Mine, Plant, and Processes) as primary internal stakeholders. * Manage budget, schedule, costs, and project progress control. * Report progress to the Director of Projects and the CEO, participating in executive committees when required. * Represent the company in technical and contractual meetings with consultants and contractors. * Ensure compliance with safety, occupational health, and environmental standards. REQUIREMENTS Civil, Mechanical, or Mining Engineer, or related discipline. Valid professional license and registration. Minimum 8 years’ experience leading mining construction projects. Proven experience in copper concentrator plant construction (sulfide flotation processes). Experience in open-pit mining and greenfield/brownfield projects. Experience managing CAPEX projects under EPC and EPCM delivery models. Advanced English.