Construction and Capital Project Manager

We are SLR Consulting a global team of over 5000 advisory environmental engineering and regulatory professionals working across six continents to help clients achieve their sustainability goals. SLR Consulting Americas is a 1500 team across Canada the United States and Latin America. We deliver services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role
SLR Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Construction & Capital Project Assurance Manager to support lenders financiers and internal stakeholders across major mining energy and resource sector infrastructure developments. This is a Principal level role that is to be based in Denver Colorado USA.

This role extends beyond traditional construction monitoring for projects. You will provide independent oversight of capital investment performance project controls and financial integrity ensuring that project development execution risk exposure and reporting consistently support investment decision making and corporate strategy. You will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with approved designs schedules budgets environmental commitments and lender obligations.

Acting as the lenders and investors trusted representative you will assess schedule cost risk controls maturity and governance while influencing continuous improvement in project systems reporting accuracy and capital discipline.
If you thrive in complex project environments and enjoy engaging with diverse technical and commercial stakeholders this role offers outstanding exposure to worldclass developments.

Responsibilities
Lead and assess capital project controls processes including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development cost estimating and estimate assurance cost control forecasting and project accounting/reporting
Review and validate project budgets cash flow forecasts contingency usage and change management processes to ensure alignment with approved investment objectives
Monitor construction progress productivity and physical completion against project schedules milestones and execution plans through regular site inspections and progress reviews
Assess contractor performance construction methodologies schedule integrity and critical path risks to identify potential delays or delivery impacts
Review and verify payment certificates drawdown requests variation orders claims and other commercial drivers that may affect project costs or timelines
Identify emerging project risks cost overruns non-conformances and dispute exposure while supporting the development and implementation of mitigation strategies
Ensure projects are executed in accordance with technical standards specifications permits QA/QC requirements and lender obligations
Monitor health safety environmental and social performance including review of incident reporting performance trends and environmental management commitments
Prepare clear accurate and timely reporting for senior leadership lenders and project sponsors providing insight into project performance forecast outcomes and key risks
Collaborate with finance technical services strategic planning supply chain IT and regional project teams to support effective project governance and reporting
Liaise with lenders sponsors EPC/EPCM contractors consultants and project management teams and participate in site meetings technical reviews and stakeholder discussions
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and investment stakeholders across major mining energy and infrastructure developments including mining operations mineral processing facilities ports and rail infrastructure power generation/transmission assets oil & gas facilities and renewable energy projects.

Working @ SLR
With us there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run and if you ask our team theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits vacation and a suite of wellness initiatives. The salary range for this position is $180000 - $220000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.
Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications
Minimum 15 years industry experience which includes a minimum of 10 years in construction commissioning or project delivery on large scale mining infrastructure or energy projects
Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.
Prior Lenders Technical Advisor / Independent Engineer experience is advantageous
Technical & Professional Competencies should include experience with:
- Construction scheduling and planning (e.g. Primavera P6)
- Cost control and project controls proficiency
- Contract administration and claims evaluation
- Strong QA/QC and standards and compliance capability
- Risk management and project assurance expertise
Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical Mining or related Engineering discipline.
Chartered Professional Engineer designation is considered an asset

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQI veterans and people with disabilities.