Position Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed and experienced professional for the position of Construction Lead – Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) – Plant FS (Fixed Term Contract) to join the versatile Mineral Resource Management.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Reporting to the Project Manager – HIA and Process plant, you will be responsible for leading and delivering all Structural, Mechanical, and Piping (SMP) construction activities, ensuring effective execution of project scope.

You will plan workloads, delegate tasks, and provide hands-on leadership to your team while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery in conjunction with the EPCM provider.

This role will conducted in a remote working environment on a FIFO basis.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective implementation of the Engineering Contractor Plan (ECP) for SMP construction
• Develop and execute construction strategies aligned with overall project objectives
• Lead and coordinate all SMP construction activities across project areas and interfaces
• Oversee internal and external resources required for safe, efficient, and quality project execution
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams including supervisors, engineers, and contractors
• Maintain and update State of Work (SOW) and preconstruction documentation
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors and vendors to meet project obligations
• Manage and resolve delays, risks, and disruptions effectively
• Oversee SMP construction from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and quality standards
• Manage pre-assemblies of steel structures
• Conduct QA/QC audits with relevant departments
• Review project schedules, deliverables, and cost estimates to ensure alignment with project targets
• Monitor compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Ensure adoption of best-practice construction techniques for structural, mechanical, and piping works
• Deliver regular performance updates, targets, and progress briefings to stakeholders
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards

Qualification Requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or related discipline)

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in construction, with strong focus on Structural, Mechanical, and Piping (SMP) projects
• Proven experience within the mining industry, including feasibility study (FS) stage projects
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability in large-scale projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and primavera P6.
• Sound knowledge of safe working practices and construction safety standards
• Ability to manage remote project delivery environments effectively
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

• Ensure effective implementation of the Engineering Contractor Plan (ECP) for SMP construction
• Develop and execute construction strategies aligned with overall project objectives
• Lead and coordinate all SMP construction activities across project areas and interfaces
• Oversee internal and external resources required for safe, efficient, and quality project execution
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams including supervisors, engineers, and contractors
• Maintain and update State of Work (SOW) and preconstruction documentation
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors and vendors to meet project obligations
• Manage and resolve delays, risks, and disruptions effectively
• Oversee SMP construction from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and quality standards
• Manage pre-assemblies of steel structures
• Conduct QA/QC audits with relevant departments
• Review project schedules, deliverables, and cost estimates to ensure alignment with project targets
• Monitor compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Ensure adoption of best-practice construction techniques for structural, mechanical, and piping works
• Deliver regular performance updates, targets, and progress briefings to stakeholders
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and primavera P6.
• Sound knowledge of safe working practices and construction safety standards
• Ability to manage remote project delivery environments effectively

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or related discipline)