Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.

Currently, we require to fill:

Position: Field Construction Manager - Technology & Innovation - PDI
Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description:
Rio Tinto Technology and Innovation has a requirement to fill a Field Construction Manager, Technology & Innovation - PDI position within their Project Development and Implementation (PDI) group. The PDI group has a Project Delivery Hub located in Salt Lake City, UT USA.

Technology and Innovation's (T&I) mandate is to increase the contribution of technology to Rio Tinto's vision of industry leadership. Project Development & Implementation (PDI), as part of T&I, provides support and project delivery services across the global Rio Tinto group.

The Field Construction Manger will manage contractors, consultants and field staff to ensure quality construction, assure optimum construction processes, and meet project deadlines. Oversee project safety and guide processes to maximize safety performance. Consult with peers and consultants on construction design. Coordinate with design groups to assure conformance with all drawings and specifications.

Accountabilities:

• Manage and coordinate contractors (60 to 80 craft) to meet project deadlines and budgetary constraints.
• Monitor and reinforce QSI needs
• Monitor QA efforts an verify correct installation of design components
• Oversee construction activities to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings and daily oversight with site contractors
• Coordinate with engineering manager to ensure optimum installation
• Resolve issues between designer and contractors
• Lead and proactively direct quality assurance staff
• Manage HSE monitoring programs to maintain conformance with existing and changing Rio Tinto and governmental regulatory standards
• Assist with planning and scheduling efforts
• Review contractor schedules, submittals and answer contract questions regarding contract administration
• Promote cooperation coordination among project team members
• Direct emergency and urgent change work
• Understand the HSE procedures an policies, ensure compliance by contractors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years in construction or construction related field
• Possesses efficient organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Ability to administer and manage a broad range of tasks; including resolving complaints, counseling associates and employees on policies and procedures
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Oversee safety issues and guide processes to maximize safety performance
• Ability to work and encourage a team based philosophy and system
• Knowledge in contract administration
• Strong Oral and written Skills

Rio Tinto offers challenging career opportunities and growth in project development, competitive compensation, excellent benefits and the ability to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects with one of the most progressive and forward-thinking companies in the industry.

Physical, drug screen, reference, education and background checks will be conducted.

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