Lead Site Construction | BHP Chile

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Why not you? Why not BHP?

The challenge ahead

The Lead Site Construction for the SCPY Leaching Project is critical to maintaining leaching continuity at Spence. Under an EP+C, Owner-led CM delivery model, the role leads all on-site construction to deliver the project safely, ensuring full alignment with BHP Our Requirements. It is accountable for execution against scope, schedule, cost, and quality, with a strong emphasis on safety leadership and integration across operations, engineering, and contractors.

Main Functions and Accountabilities: 

•    Responsible for leading all field construction activities under an Owner-led CM delivery model, ensuring alignment with the project execution strategy through handover to Operations.
•    Provide visible leadership to drive a zero-harm culture, enforce HSE standards, and champion safety across contractors and workforce.
•    Ensure full compliance with corporate HSS, environmental policies, and local regulations.
•    Actively manage project risks and controls.
•    Deliver construction scope on schedule and within budget, meeting defined quality standards.
•    Monitor progress against milestones and implement recovery plans when required.
•    Ensure constructability, proper sequencing, and productivity optimization.
•    Manage EP+C contractors and subcontractors on site.
•    Ensure contractual compliance, performance tracking, and effective issue resolution.
•    Ensure alignment with Asset requirements and operational readiness.
•    Ensure all construction activities meet engineering specifications and QA/QC standards.
•    Oversee inspections, testing, and punch list closure.
•    Manage field changes and contribute to Management of Change (MoC) processes.
•    Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring a seamless handover to Operations.
•    Ensure early integration of Operations and Maintenance teams.
•    Support the Project Manager during execution, sharing accountability for Key Value Drivers throughout the project lifecycle.
•    Continuously agree and negotiate with suppliers and service providers as a result of site interferences, scope changes, or new scopes.
•    Lead stakeholder engagement and ensure alignment through timely communication during execution.
•    Drive implementation of project delivery processes, strategies, systems, and execution plans.

What We Expect From You

Requirements:

•    University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Process).
•    Desirable 20+ years of experience in the mining industry, with strong on-site construction experience in projects during execution phases, and exposure to study phases considered an advantage.
•    Proven 10+ years of experience in similar construction roles on projects exceeding US$150M in investment, with a strong track record of delivering on time and within budget.
•    Professional with the ability to work with autonomy, flexibility, and a strong sense of urgency and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
•    Strong stakeholder management capability to effectively connect, align, and mobilize teams (internal and external, including suppliers and contractors) around a common purpose within matrix organizations.
•    Results-oriented (resolutive) professional with strong problem-solving capability.
•    Proven safety leadership and change management skills.
•    Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
•    Professional who values an active field presence and motivates others to work on site.

Other Relevant Aspects:
-    English fluency desirable.
-    Position Grade: 12.
-    BHP Contract.

Location: Santiago

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP Chile, we understand that to give your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, caring for your health, driving your development, and promoting a real balance between your personal and professional life.

Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.

Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.

Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.

And much more!

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we adhere to Inclusion Law 21.015.

We know diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we focus on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities where we operate and live, ensuring a workplace where everyone is included and treated with respect.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to inclusion@bhp.com so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.