Director, Construction
Job Description
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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About the Role
The Construction Director leads the transition of the North Bullfrog Project (NBF) from detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. The role also provides technical and construction leadership to the Arthur Project (AGP) as it advances through Feasibility Study, Final Investment Decision (FID), engineering, procurement, and eventual construction.
This position serves as a shared resource across the Nevada Projects portfolio, ensuring consistency in construction strategy, execution planning, and safety compliance. The Construction Director plays a key role in construction readiness, contractor engagement, early works planning, NEPA integration, and delivery of safe, efficient, and fully compliant construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership & Execution
- Ensure engineering packages are complete, coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project objectives.
- Lead constructability reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee construction planning, methods, sequencing, temporary works, logistics, site access, utilities, and field resourcing.
- Drive construction readiness activities including mobilization planning, contractor onboarding, and field execution strategy across both NBF and AGP.
- Ensure safety, MSHA/OSHA compliance, and environmental requirements are fully embedded into all construction activities.
Strategic Project Support
- Provide construction input throughout NEPA permitting (DEIS/EIS) in alignment with engineering and environmental teams.
- Support strategies for infrastructure development including housing, site services, and mining support needs.
- Represent AGA in key meetings with agencies, community stakeholders, and project partners.
Contractor & EPCM Oversight
- Lead contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Oversee contractor performance from mobilization through field execution.
- Manage interfaces among EPCM teams, contractors, and internal groups to resolve issues and maintain schedule alignment.
Cost, Schedule & Risk Management
- Monitor construction cost and schedule performance; collaborate with Project Services to identify risks and implement mitigation.
- Support earned‑value management and ensure alignment to baseline budgets and timelines.
- Confirm all corporate and regulatory approvals are in place prior to major commitments, contracts, or execution of scope.
Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Facilitate communication across engineering, environmental, procurement, legal, finance, operations, and external partners.
- Promote a collaborative, solution‑focused culture across all Nevada project teams.
Commissioning & Operational Transition
- Oversee commissioning, start‑up, and handover activities to ensure smooth transition into operations.
- Ensure operational readiness requirements are built into construction planning.
Leadership & Workforce Development
- Recruit, train, and retain construction staff to support current and future AGA growth.
- Provide regular program updates to AGA executive leadership.
- Lead by example in promoting accountability, safety, and professional excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and Nevada construction statutory requirements.
- Broad understanding of mining issues in rural Nevada.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience managing major construction projects or similar large‑scale contracts.
- Proven track record delivering large (>$1B) projects on time and on budget.
- Experience managing large, diverse construction teams (200+ personnel).
- Experience working with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Strong background in contract negotiation and construction documents.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and survey systems (including Public Land Survey System).
- Familiarity with 43 CFR §3809 (Surface Management Regulations) preferred.
- Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for major capital projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary construction teams and external contractors.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement across internal leadership, regulators, EPCMs, community groups, and industry partners.
- Strong prioritization, delegation, and organizational abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to holding teams accountable.
- Motivated, collaborative, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license required for travel to construction and project sites.
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BENEFITS:
AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.