Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that make everyday life possible. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers spanning the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting today’s energy needs. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in more than 35 countries—across both established and emerging resource regions—our industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.
Location: Lima / Cusco, Peru
Division: Capital Projects Group
Reports to: Construction Manager, Coroccohuayco Project
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in large-scale earthworks and concrete construction for medium to mega projects, preferably within the mining, industrial, or natural resources sectors.
- Experience working within Owner’s Teams, EPCM organizations, or EPC contractors.
- Experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects is highly desirable.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil construction methodologies, earthworks, and concrete works.
- Knowledge of risk management and constructability practices.
- Advanced English and fluent Spanish communication skills.
Main Purpose of the Role
Lead and provide technical oversight for all civil construction activities within the Coroccohuayco Project, ensuring effective integration between engineering, construction, EPCM, contractors, and the Owner’s Team. The position is responsible for promoting construction best practices, constructability reviews, and effective construction management throughout the project lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. The role also ensures the successful execution of earthworks and concrete works and the effective handover of completed facilities to operations and other project stakeholders.
Operating Context
The Coroccohuayco Project is a strategic expansion of the Tintaya-Antapaccay mining complex, involving both brownfield and greenfield development activities. Working under the direction of the Construction Manager, this position contributes to the implementation of construction best practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and optimization of civil construction execution. The role interfaces closely with engineering, operations, contractors, and support functions to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
Control Elements
- Delegated authorities applicable to the position.
- Annual Budget and Operating Plan.
- Monthly Capital Project Progress Reports.
- Project Master Schedule.
- Glencore policies, procedures, and corporate standards.
- Project technical specifications and quality requirements.
Experience and Capabilities
- Strong commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.
- Extensive knowledge of civil construction methodologies for earthworks, concrete works, and mining infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.
- Sound understanding of EPC, EPCM, and Owner Integrated Project delivery models.
- Ability to solve complex technical challenges while considering engineering, procurement, construction, and total cost of ownership.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels.
- Self-motivated, resilient, proactive, and results-oriented professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and specialized oversight for civil construction activities within the Coroccohuayco Project.
- Advise the project team on constructability, construction management, and civil construction best practices.
- Ensure compliance with project safety standards, housekeeping requirements, fire protection measures, and the zero-injury philosophy.
- Monitor and support EPCM contractors and construction contractors to remove execution constraints affecting schedule, cost, or productivity.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and support functions to optimize construction sequencing and execution methodologies.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices to reduce risk and improve capital efficiency.
- Develop and recommend construction procedures to ensure work is executed in accordance with engineering designs and project specifications.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to project personnel, contractors, and consultants on constructability reviews and construction management requirements.
- Support the Construction Manager in the overall execution of civil works, including site supervision, contract administration, cost control, schedule management, and resource coordination.
- Implement earthworks and civil construction execution strategies aligned with project governance requirements and industry best practices.
Position Relationships and Structure
Direct Reports
- None.
Internal Relationships
- Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
- HSE Manager
- Project Controls Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- HR Manager
- Finance and Administration Teams
- Operations Team
External Relationships
- EPC/EPCM Contractors
- Construction Contractors and Subcontractors
- Specialized Engineering and Construction Consultants
- External Service Providers and Project Partners
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