Senior Manager, Engineering - Cactus Project

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role:

The Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for leading, supervising, and directing the overall engineering execution for the large CAPEX Cactus Mine Project, with primary oversight of key EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) consultants, engineering design contractors, and third-party technical specialists. Reporting to the Director, Engineering (or Head of Project - Cactus), this position ensures full technical integrity, quality assurance, safety in design, schedule adherence, scope control, and budget management across basic and detailed engineering design, trade‑off studies, pre‑feasibility/feasibility studies (PFS/FS), and construction handover.

All work will be done with the mindset and values of Hudbay Minerals: We care about our people, our communities and our planet. We value dignity and respect, caring, openness and trustworthiness.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead, oversee, and direct key EPCM consultants, engineering design firms, and third‑party contractors executing basic and detailed engineering for the major CAPEX Cactus Mine Project.
• Direct and coordinate site‑wide discipline engineering scopes including crushing plants, heap/vat leaching facilities, SX/EW processing facilities, tailings/waste management, power/water infrastructure, and mine facilities.
• Ensure Hudbay's engineering specifications, technical standards, safety requirements, and statutory regulations are fully incorporated into EPCM and third‑party engineering design packages.
• Manage engineering schedules, procurement deliverables, and technical bid evaluations (TBA) to ensure timely support of project milestone schedules, long‑lead equipment procurement, and construction activities.
• Drive Safety in Design (SiD), environmental stewardship, risk identification, and quality management systems across all engineering disciplines and contractor scopes.
• Oversee engineering scope control, change management, technical query resolutions, field‑initiated queries, and design deviation requests across EPCM contractors and vendors.
• Manage trade‑off studies, engineering reviews, value engineering programs, and net asset value (NAV) optimization for major project capital infrastructure.
• Maintain rigorous budget oversight, engineering cost control, man‑hour performance tracking, and forecasting across EPCM and specialized consultant contracts.
• Participate in project tollgate reviews, PFS/FS reviews, and Project Management Plan (PMP) refresh cycles.
• Support contract package preparation, commercial bid evaluations (CBA), and contractor contract negotiations in coordination with Procurement and Project Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mining, or Construction Engineering).
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in large-scale mining project execution, detailed design, and capital project engineering management.
• Minimum 5+ years of senior engineering leadership experience overseeing EPCM contractors on major mining or heavy industrial projects.
• Extensive expertise in managing major EPCM consultants and engineering design execution for large-scale CAPEX mining, hydrometallurgical, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of mine infrastructure, mineral processing facilities (crushing, grinding, leaching, SX/EW), tailings/waste management, and site utilities.
• Strong proficiency in project management systems, scope and change control, cost forecasting, scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MS Project), and contract administration.
• Comprehensive understanding of Safety in Design principles, HAZOP, MSHA/OSHA safety regulations, and environmental permitting compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent professional registration.
• Project Management Professional or equivalent certification.
• Direct experience managing EPCM consultants on copper, hydrometallurgical, SX/EW, or heap leach project developments.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.