Surface Construction Coordinator

Surface Construction Coordinator - Mining

Location: Santa Cruz Project in Casa Grande, AZ

About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

We are a United States-based minerals exploration and development company with a focus on supporting American supply chain independence by finding and delivering copper and other critical metals vital to advanced manufacturing, infrastructure development, technology, and national security. 

We use our powerful Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics provided by our subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc., to accelerate and de-risk the mineral exploration process in the search for new deposits of critical metals that may otherwise be undetectable by traditional exploration technologies.

By advancing our portfolio of critical metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona, we intend to contribute to domestic supply by developing resources that support industrial and strategic sectors. We also operate exploration joint ventures and alliances in Saudi Arabia with Maaden, in Chile with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile ("SQM"), and in the United States with BHP. 

We are committed to establishing strong relationships with our local communities and the responsible development of our projects by incorporating best practices for health, safety, and environmental standards, water management, protection of local cultural heritage and biodiversity, and minimizing our environmental footprint.

To learn more about us and our projects, please visit www.ivanhoeelectric.com. 

Overview: 

The Surface Construction Coordinator supports the planning, organization, and oversight of construction and infrastructure activities within a mining operation. The role ensures that all construction work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. The coordinator acts as a key interface between construction crews, contractors, engineering teams, procurement, and site leadership.

The position requires strong field presence, hands-on coordination, and the ability to manage multiple fronts of work in an operational mining environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support development of construction execution plans, schedules, and work packages.


• Coordinate daily and weekly construction activities across multiple work fronts.


• Participate in pre-mobilization meetings, daily toolbox talks, and weekly coordination meetings


• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for constructability.


• Assist in forecasting labor, equipment, and material needs.


• Support progress verification and field measurement for pay applications

• Monitor field construction activities for adherence to design, quality, and safety standards.


• Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress and identify risks.


• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.


• Support the Construction Superintendent in managing work fronts and resource allocation.


• Coordinate multiple contractors and subcontractors working concurrently on site

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with mine safety regulations.


• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses, toolbox talks, and safety audits.


• Ensure contractors meet site access, training, and permitting requirements.


• Enforce MSHA regulations, site safety standards, and project safety plans

• Verify construction work meets engineering and quality standards.


• Maintain accurate records of daily progress, material usage, and workforce levels.


• Support development and review of Inspection Test Plans and quality checklists.


• Track and report deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.


• Verify contractor manpower, equipment, and material availability


• Identify and correct unsafe conditions; stop work when required


• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action tracking

• Site-based role in a mining environment.


• Exposure to outdoor conditions, heavy equipment, and active construction zones.


• Ability to walk, climb, and stand for extended periods, along with wearing appropriate PPE for tasks. 

Diversity Statements:

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. 

The Company offers a professional, entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work alongside and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation and an employee benefits package.