Construction Project Manager

About the Company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and driving cost savings.
• Manage project delivery from scope definition and contractor procurement through construction execution, commissioning, and close-out.
• Complete project startup procedures including projections, budgeting, and job cost entry.
• Evaluate bidding, material buyouts, and negotiate commercial outcomes for change orders and claims.
• Manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades, holding teams accountable to KPIs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with construction engineering, design, facilities, commissioning, and manufacturing teams.
• Support software engineering teams in developing tools to automate project management processes.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture, leading safety reviews, HAZIDs, and toolbox talks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience in industrial, mining, or processing plant sectors.
• Demonstrated track record delivering capital projects of $20M+ on schedule and within budget.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, and estimating tools.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM project delivery models.
• Availability to travel up to 50% to project sites or offices.