Job ID:  1216
Posting date:  Jul 21, 2025
Closing date:  Sept 25, 2025
Country/Region:  AR
City:  Catamarca
Department:  CPG
Job Type:  Permanent
Travel:  0 - 20%
Description: 

About Glencore Capital Projects Group (CPG)


The Capital Projects Group (CPG) is Glencore’s dedicated organisation for developing and delivering selected major capital projects across its global Commodity Departments. Working within the Life of Asset (LOA) management process, CPG will typically begin supporting selected major projects post concept development when a project is gated to the pre-Feasibility stage (PFS entry). Collaborating deeply with the respective Commodity Department and regional team, CPG is able to shape, develop and execute, major projects from PFS onwards, into Feasibility and then Execution and handover, deploying organisation capability and project management expertise to achieve targeted outcomes safely and with predictable capital productivity.

 

Operating with agility and deep expertise, CPG will collaborate with each Commodity Department to develop fit for purpose delivery models that leverage and maximise regional capabilities and skills for each project that it either supports or is accountable for. As Glencore’s portfolio and LOA plans evolve, CPG will strive to continue enhance its impact and influence, driving safe, responsible and sustainable project delivery to the business.

 

Senior Civil Engineer, MARA Project
Location:
Catamarca, Argentina
Division: Capital Projects Group
Reports to: Commercial Manager, MARA Project

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related field. Alternatively, an associate degree or technical certification with relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience managing purchase orders and contracts in a project environment
  • Prior experience in mining construction projects preferred
  • Strong background in business and contract management principles
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)

 

Main Objective of the Job

To manage the full lifecycle of contracts—from prequalification and bidding through execution and closeout—for a large-scale mining project. The role ensures compliance with legal and company standards, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and schedule adherence, supporting successful project delivery through effective contract administration.

 

Operating Context

  • Large-scale mining project
  • Multidisciplinary project teams
  • Direct interface with internal departments and external stakeholders such as local communities, suppliers, and contractors
  • High standards of health, safety, environmental, and community compliance

 

Control Elements

  • Contract compliance with Glencore and legal standards
  • Management of contract amendments, variations, and documentation supporting the change management process
  • Performance tracking and issue resolution
  • Risk mitigation and timely escalation
  • Coordination of contractual meetings and reporting

 

Experience and Skills

  • Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management (pre-award, post-award, and close-out phases)
  • Technical knowledge of mining industry procurement, engineering, and construction terms
  • Experience with construction fundamentals such as schedules, budgets, trends, and progress deliverables
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

 

Key Accountabilities

  1. Participate in bidder prequalification and contractor compliance reviews

  2. Support contract drafting, negotiations, and closeout

  3. Track performance, schedules, changes, and invoicing

  4. Conduct contract reviews and facilitate issue resolution meetings

  5. Maintain and organize contract files and documentation

  6. Support reporting and risk mitigation processes

 

Job Relationships and Structure


Direct Reports: None

Other internal relationships:

Country and Operations Teams in Argentina; Project Management, HSE, Institutional & Communities, Engineering, Project Controls, Finance


Other external relationships:

Catamarca Province Chambers, Contractors, and Consultants

 

 

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
At Glencore Capital Projects Group (CPG), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages the active and full participation of all individuals within our organization, in alignment with fair labour practices.