Job description
Copper Quail Global is recruiting for an experienced Construction Manager to join a large-scale mining project in West Africa on an expatriate rotation basis.
This role forms part of the senior site leadership team and will take full responsibility for the safe, on-programme, and on-budget delivery of all construction activities across multiple disciplines including civil, earthworks, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical scopes.
The successful candidate will provide leadership across all construction fronts while managing contractors, programme delivery, cost performance, HSE compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a remote mining environment.
Position Details
Position: Construction Manager
Reporting To: Project Manager
Location: West Africa
Rotation: 6/2 or 9/3 Rotation
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all site construction activities across civil, SMPP, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines
Drive construction delivery safely, on schedule, and within budget parameters
Manage Superintendent-level direct reports and ensure alignment across all construction work fronts
Own and manage the integrated construction programme and look-ahead planning schedules
Lead contractor and subcontractor management including scope execution, performance tracking, variations, and claims management
Chair construction meetings, progress reviews, and reporting sessions with senior stakeholders
Manage project cost control, forecasting, earned value tracking, and construction productivity reporting
Ensure compliance with all HSE standards, site procedures, and environmental obligations
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Survey, Procurement, and Project Controls teams
Oversee construction quality systems including ITPs, NCR management, and final handover documentation
Proactively identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies
Mentor and develop site leadership teams while driving a high-performance culture
Requirements
Minimum 15 years’ construction experience within mining, heavy industrial, or large resources projects
Minimum 8 years in senior construction leadership roles
Proven experience managing multi-discipline construction programmes exceeding USD 30M
Strong exposure to earthworks, TSF construction, structural concrete, SMPP, and mining infrastructure projects
Previous African mining project experience highly advantageous
Strong contractor management and construction contract administration experience
Experience working within remote expatriate mining environments
Strong leadership capability managing multicultural workforces and multiple site teams simultaneously
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred
Technical Skills
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Construction scheduling and programme management
Cost control and earned value management
Construction quality systems and handover processes
Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation
Key Competencies
Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability across large construction teams
Commercially astute with strong programme and cost management capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong HSE leadership mindset
Resilient and adaptable within remote African mining environments
Solution-driven and highly organised under pressure
Working Conditions
Site-based remote mining environment
Active construction and heavy earthworks environment
Full PPE compliance required at all times
Expatriate roster rotation structure
applications@cquail.com & janine@cquail.com
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