Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is the on-site execution authority for all construction activities at a gold mine operation. Think of this role as the conductor of a very large very dangerous orchestra every trade every contractor every piece of heavy equipment must hit the right note at the right time. One missed cue can cost lives budget and schedule simultaneously. This role bridges design intent and physical reality. You translate engineering drawings into built structures infrastructure and facilities that meet mine specifications safety codes and production timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities including civil works structural steel concrete earthworks and mechanical/electrical installation on mine site.
• Plan schedule and sequence construction work packages to align with project milestones and production requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors construction crews and third-party inspectors; ensure workmanship quality meets project specifications and standards.
• Enforce QHSE (Quality Health Safety Environment) compliance on site — zero-tolerance approach to safety violations.
• Conduct daily and weekly site meetings; track progress against baseline schedule and report deviations to the Project Manager.
• Manage construction RFIs (Requests for Information) site instructions and design clarifications between field teams and engineering.
• Control construction budgets at site level: monitor labor hours material consumption and equipment utilization against approved cost plans.
• Oversee construction commissioning and pre-commissioning activities in coordination with Process/Operations teams.
• Coordinate with environmental and permit teams to ensure all construction activities comply with AMDAL and local government regulations.
• Maintain accurate construction records: daily reports as-built drawings inspection test records (ITRs) and punch lists.
• Facilitate construction handover to operations: ensure all closeout documentation red-lines and O&M; manuals are submitted.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Mining Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Diploma (D3/D4) accepted with exceptional field experience.
• Minimum 8–12 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Mandatory: demonstrated experience in mining (gold copper coal or nickel) or large-scale heavy industrial construction.
• Hands-on experience with earthworks cut & fill tailings process plant construction or mine infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings P&IDs; and construction specifications.
• Familiar with construction management tools: Primavera P6 MS Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian construction safety regulations (K3 Konstruksi) PUPR standards and site permit requirements.
• Valid Construction Supervisor Competency Certificate (SKA/SKT Pengawas Konstruksi) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work on a rotational schedule (e.g. 4/2 5/2) in remote mine site locations.

Required Skills:

Civil & Structural civil construction supervision Earthworks & Ground Improvement