Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator

Rio Tinto Kennecott | Salt Lake City, Utah | On-site

• Coordinate safe project execution and construction activities across large industrial projects at Kennecott
• Partner with project, contractor, commissioning, operational readiness and operations teams
• Join a global mining and materials company offering development opportunities and competitive rewards

We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values, care, courage and curiosity, guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Construction Coordinator to support Central Projects by coordinating construction activities and helping ensure large industrial projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, contractors, operational teams and other stakeholders to support safe and effective execution.

This is a great opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys working across disciplines, solving field challenges and building strong partnerships through project delivery, commissioning, operational readiness and handover.

Reporting to the Central Projects leadership team and working in a collaborative project environment at Kennecott, you will be:

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate construction planning, scheduling, logistics, resources and field activities to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Partner with project managers, contractors, commissioning, operational readiness and operations stakeholders to align requirements and support effective handover.
• Review designs, scopes of work and construction plans for constructability, risks, work methods and project readiness.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, quality expectations, permits, codes and company policies.
• Prepare, maintain and update project records, including schedules, budgets, progress reports, quality documentation, redlines, permits and lessons learned.
• Identify, escalate and help resolve project risks, delays, non-conformances and field issues to minimize disruption to schedules and business objectives.
• Support Critical Risk Management, field safety visibility, toolbox meetings, audits, inspections, incident management and investigation activities.
• Track project performance, cost variations, schedule adherence and resource requirements, providing clear updates and recommendations to project leadership.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will bring:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• A high school diploma or GED, together with relevant construction experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience supporting civil, mechanical, structural, electrical or multidisciplinary construction activities.
• The ability to coordinate effectively with operational personnel, contractors, vendors and cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of Critical Risk Management, construction safety practices, permits, quality assurance, pre-commissioning or commissioning activities.
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, schedule-coordination, documentation and Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred qualification: Verbal fluency in Spanish is preferred and may support effective communication with some employees, contractors and project stakeholders. It is not a mandatory requirement.

Work authorization: This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Even if your experience does not align with every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply. Relevant transferable skills and the right attitude are valued.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies covering the moments that matter, including paid time off, paid holidays and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy to support quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated copper operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The operation includes a mine, concentrator, smelter and refinery and produces copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has mined and processed minerals from the Bingham Canyon ore body since 1903.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to the posting end date.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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