Construction Manager

Copper Quail Global is recruiting for an experienced Construction Manager to join a large-scale mining project in West Africa on an expatriate rotation basis. This role forms part of the senior site leadership team and will take full responsibility for the safe, on-programme, and on-budget delivery of all construction activities across multiple disciplines including civil, earthworks, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical scopes. The successful candidate will provide leadership across all construction fronts while managing contractors, programme delivery, cost performance, HSE compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a remote mining environment. Position Details Position: Construction Manager Reporting To: Project Manager Location: West Africa Rotation: 6/2 or 9/3 Rotation Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all site construction activities across civil, SMPP, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines Drive construction delivery safely, on schedule, and within budget parameters Manage Superintendent-level direct reports and ensure alignment across all construction work fronts Own and manage the integrated construction programme and look-ahead planning schedules Lead contractor and subcontractor management including scope execution, performance tracking, variations, and claims management Chair construction meetings, progress reviews, and reporting sessions with senior stakeholders Manage project cost control, forecasting, earned value tracking, and construction productivity reporting Ensure compliance with all HSE standards, site procedures, and environmental obligations Coordinate closely with Engineering, Survey, Procurement, and Project Controls teams Oversee construction quality systems including ITPs, NCR management, and final handover documentation Proactively identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies Mentor and develop site leadership teams while driving a high-performance culture Requirements Minimum 15 years’ construction experience within mining, heavy industrial, or large resources projects Minimum 8 years in senior construction leadership roles Proven experience managing multi-discipline construction programmes exceeding USD 30M Strong exposure to earthworks, TSF construction, structural concrete, SMPP, and mining infrastructure projects Previous African mining project experience highly advantageous Strong contractor management and construction contract administration experience Experience working within remote expatriate mining environments Strong leadership capability managing multicultural workforces and multiple site teams simultaneously Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred Technical Skills MS Project MS Office Suite Construction scheduling and programme management Cost control and earned value management Construction quality systems and handover processes Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation Key Competencies Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability across large construction teams Commercially astute with strong programme and cost management capability Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong HSE leadership mindset Resilient and adaptable within remote African mining environments Solution-driven and highly organised under pressure Working Conditions Site-based remote mining environment Active construction and heavy earthworks environment Full PPE compliance required at all times Expatriate roster rotation structure applications@cquail.com & janine@cquail.com