Construction Manager – Mining & Metals

Wood

Construction Manager responsible for execution of Mining & Metals projects at Wood. Overseeing construction deliveries while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables.
Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects
Responsible for management and execution of one or multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company’s operating policies and principles.
Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.
Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions.
Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements.
Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a degree in engineering and 15 years of experience, or a minimum of 20 years of experience in a relevant industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)
Self-motivated, ability to work independently, or in a team environment, and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation
Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines
Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions
Able to establish and maintain a positive and effective customer relationship, ensuring payment terms are met, and communicating any delays.
Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with timelines/targets.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid in Houston, TX
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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Hard Skills & Tools

field construction experienceproject managementquality standardssafety processesenvironmental processesrisk assessmentcontract managementtraining deliveryindustrial relations managementcost management

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingcustomer relationship managementteamworkobservant