Project Superintendent

Description

Job Summary: Lead and oversee capital projects, ensuring correct implementation of defined studies and designs, meeting deadlines, budgets, and technical, operational, and safety standards. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects. 2. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards. 3. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in mining projects. Company Description Anglo American is a world-leading mining company. Our products are essential ingredients in nearly every aspect of modern life. Our competitive portfolio of world-class operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world, meeting the growing consumption demands of developed and developing economies worldwide. We apply innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources; extract, process, transport, and market our products to customers globally—safely, responsibly, and sustainably. As a responsible mining company, we work alongside our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value our products represent—for our shareholders, communities, and the countries where we operate, as well as for society at large. Anglo American is re\-imagining mining to improve people's lives. Job Description **Residency:** Metropolitan Region. **PURPOSE** Lead and oversee the execution of capital projects, ensuring correct implementation of defined studies and designs, meeting deadlines, budgets, and the company’s technical, operational, and safety standards. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring integration among engineering, construction, and operations. * Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, promoting a zero-harm culture across all project phases. * Monitor project progress, identifying deviations in schedule, cost, or scope, and implementing timely corrective actions. * Manage human, technical, and financial resources, optimizing their use to ensure efficiency without compromising quality or safety. * Supervise correct application of technical standards and best practices in design, construction, and operations. * Lead project risk management, developing mitigation plans and ensuring operational continuity. * Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (operations, engineering, contractors, authorities), ensuring alignment and effective communication. * Drive continuous improvement by implementing innovations and enhancements that increase efficiency and effectiveness, reducing execution time and associated costs. Requirements * Professional degree in Civil Engineering (Structural), Civil Works, Hydraulic, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field. * Postgraduate studies in a field related to engineering, projects, or management, or proven experience in a role of similar complexity. **Professional Experience:** * Minimum 15 years’ experience planning, coordinating, and controlling development of medium-scale, multi-disciplinary projects. * At least 8 years leading multidisciplinary project teams in the mining sector or in engineering firms serving the mining industry. **Specific Knowledge:** * Familiarity with standards and best practices for developing mining projects to large-scale mining standards. * Understanding of the value chain and interdependencies among key operational processes in mining operations. * Financial and budgetary evaluation tools for projects. * Knowledge of risk management, environmental regulations, permits, and applicable safety standards. * Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as PMI, Agile, and Lean Construction. * Competence in project management software including Microsoft Project, Primavera, ACONEX, and advanced MS Office. **Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:** **Team Processes:** * Ability to be an effective team member—listening, clarifying tasks, and giving and receiving feedback. **Collaboration:** * Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines. * Strong communication skills, ability to justify positions and engage constructively in debate. **Other Requirements:** * Availability to work on-site on a 5x2 schedule within the Metropolitan Region. * Medical fitness for work at high geographic altitude. * Advanced English (mandatory) * Class B driver’s license with at least 3 years’ validity. Additional Information At Anglo American, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where all colleagues are valued and respected for who they are, and where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential. Our key enablers are: * Inclusive leaders who value diversity and the unique contributions of each colleague. * A flexible, integrated, and supportive workplace. * Colleagues who are valued and respected, and feel safe bringing their whole selves to work. * A safe, effective, and enabling environment for all our stakeholders. Therefore, all our vacancies are open to anyone who meets the job description requirements. We are an inclusive company—and we want you to be part of it. Diversity in gender, LGBT\+, age, culture/religion, ethnicity, or disability status (Law 21\.015\) is welcome.