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Sr. Construction Project Manager

Mariana Minerals· Project & Construction Management
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Houston, TXFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior role overseeing new facility construction, capacity expansions, and major infrastructure projects. Responsible for budgets, timelines, contractor management, and implementation of capital projects, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned construction projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and identifying cost efficiencies.
  • Direct project delivery from scope development and contractor procurement to construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
  • Lead project startup activities including forecasting, budgeting, and job cost tracking.
  • Manage major purchase orders with thorough pricing and scope reviews.
  • Ensure project compliance with Mariana Minerals standards and company policies.
  • Evaluate bids, manage procurement, and negotiate for optimal project outcomes.
  • Review plans and technical diagrams to verify all required material and hardware are accounted for.
  • Handle change orders and claims, seeking favorable commercial resolution.
  • Prepare regular project reports on cost, schedule, risks, and overall quality.
  • Maintain open communication with cross-functional teams (QC, QA, commissioning, facilities, operations).
  • Oversee contractor performance to ensure achievement of KPIs and deliverables.
  • Liaise with regulatory, permitting, and community stakeholders as needed.
  • Collaborate with software engineering to advance project management tools and support ongoing automation.
  • Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of growth and efficiency.
  • Lead a "zero-harm" safety culture, conducting regular safety reviews and toolbox talks.
  • Ensure alignment with all HSE plans and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and manage environmental controls (dust, water, waste) during construction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in construction project management in industrial/mining/processing plants.
  • Demonstrated success delivering capital projects of $20M+ on schedule and within budget.
  • Skilled in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Office Suite, accounting, and estimating tools.
  • Proficient at reading and interpreting contracts, engineering documentation, and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices, industry codes, procurement, electrical fundamentals, and accounting.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making abilities in dynamic environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites or offices.
  • Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models highly desirable.

Skills

Required:Project managementContract reading & managementProcurement & cost controlSafety & HSE

Benefits

  • Culture anchored in safety, ownership, automation, and collaboration; emphasis on developer-friendly, scalable processes.
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Mariana Minerals

We to the Future of Minerals, verify the mineral supply chain.

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

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