Construction Lead – Structural, Mechanical and Piping 

Construction Lead – Structural, Mechanical and Piping – Lumwana 

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

Please forward applications before: 8 June 2026

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry – including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines – Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.

About the Team

The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.