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Get Access To All JobsDate: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
Discover a Brighter Future
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT Hermosa
Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
- When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
- South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Construction Coordinator – Mechanical, Concentrator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing day-to-day construction activities supporting the Concentrator and associated project infrastructure. This role works closely with contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and internal stakeholders to help ensure construction is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.
The position will coordinate activities across process facilities and supporting infrastructure, including surface infrastructure, roads, dams, water treatment facilities, power infrastructure, maintenance and administrative buildings, and other onsite and offsite works.
Key areas of responsibility include contractor coordination, construction planning and scheduling, progress reporting, health and safety, environmental compliance, quality, community relations, logistics, and construction performance. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Manage and coordinate site construction contractors and subcontractors on a daily basis.
- Ensure construction activities and services are performed in accordance with S32 environmental and community relations policies, plans, and commitments.
- Assist with the preparation of Sourcing Strategies for major works packages as required.
- Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly construction and progress reports.
- Reviews and provides input to project construction schedules.
- Implement remedial recovery action as required.
- Ensure compliance with S32 Change Management processes.
- Coordinate the timely delivery of construction services to internal stakeholders.
- Provides input to contractor risk assessments.
- Ensure that S32 Virtual Design and Construction initiatives are executed in accordance with applicable S32 technology objectives.
- Monitor VDC and BXP technology objectives utilizing the S32 approved VDC and BXP metrics.
- Works with Project Services to ensure that equipment and material deliveries are coordinated and ensure that Care & Preservation requirements are correctly implemented and documented.
- Organizes and oversees the maintenance and safe, effective utilization of tools, equipment, supplies, and inventories.
- Assists with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages.
- Identifies contractor performance issues and works internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and building code requirements including Federal, State, and Local.
- Ensures conformity with industry codes of practice and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced construction professional who brings strong field leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders in a complex project environment. You are safety-focused, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across disciplines and cultures. You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; relevant trade qualifications and/or equivalent experience may also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of large-scale mining construction site management.
- Demonstrated visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, mechanical installation, and trade practices.
- Strong and effective communication and engagement skills.
- Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong English language written and oral communication skills.
- Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and union and non-union craft labor.
- Experience with project logistics, construction contracts, and vendor service contracts.
- Experience working with teams and interacting with customers.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Experience with Building Information Management systems.
- Must be able to drive a company vehicle and be covered under company insurance.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.
Nearest Major Market: Nogales
Date: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
Discover a Brighter Future
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT Hermosa
Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
- When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
- South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Construction Coordinator – Mechanical, Concentrator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing day-to-day construction activities supporting the Concentrator and associated project infrastructure. This role works closely with contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and internal stakeholders to help ensure construction is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.
The position will coordinate activities across process facilities and supporting infrastructure, including surface infrastructure, roads, dams, water treatment facilities, power infrastructure, maintenance and administrative buildings, and other onsite and offsite works.
Key areas of responsibility include contractor coordination, construction planning and scheduling, progress reporting, health and safety, environmental compliance, quality, community relations, logistics, and construction performance. This role is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Manage and coordinate site construction contractors and subcontractors on a daily basis.
- Ensure construction activities and services are performed in accordance with S32 environmental and community relations policies, plans, and commitments.
- Assist with the preparation of Sourcing Strategies for major works packages as required.
- Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly construction and progress reports.
- Reviews and provides input to project construction schedules.
- Implement remedial recovery action as required.
- Ensure compliance with S32 Change Management processes.
- Coordinate the timely delivery of construction services to internal stakeholders.
- Provides input to contractor risk assessments.
- Ensure that S32 Virtual Design and Construction initiatives are executed in accordance with applicable S32 technology objectives.
- Monitor VDC and BXP technology objectives utilizing the S32 approved VDC and BXP metrics.
- Works with Project Services to ensure that equipment and material deliveries are coordinated and ensure that Care & Preservation requirements are correctly implemented and documented.
- Organizes and oversees the maintenance and safe, effective utilization of tools, equipment, supplies, and inventories.
- Assists with the compilation of construction documentation for upcoming work packages.
- Identifies contractor performance issues and works internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and building code requirements including Federal, State, and Local.
- Ensures conformity with industry codes of practice and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced construction professional who brings strong field leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders in a complex project environment. You are safety-focused, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across disciplines and cultures. You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; relevant trade qualifications and/or equivalent experience may also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of large-scale mining construction site management.
- Demonstrated visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, mechanical installation, and trade practices.
- Strong and effective communication and engagement skills.
- Relationship building skills: demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong English language written and oral communication skills.
- Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and union and non-union craft labor.
- Experience with project logistics, construction contracts, and vendor service contracts.
- Experience working with teams and interacting with customers.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Experience with Building Information Management systems.
- Must be able to drive a company vehicle and be covered under company insurance.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.
Nearest Major Market: Nogales
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Coordinator
Document your degree equivalency early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in construction management or civil engineering are accepted for E-3 visa purposes, but some employers need confirmation. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first interview to remove any doubt.
Target general contractors over subcontractors
General contractors running multi-phase commercial or infrastructure projects are far more likely to hold active LCA filing history than specialty subcontractors. Focus your search on firms with federal, state, or large private contracts, where coordinator roles are permanent headcount.
Separate your LCA filing from visa paperwork
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Delays happen when employers treat these as one task. Clarify with your hiring manager that LCA certification and DS-160 preparation run on separate timelines so nothing stalls your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation. This removes the risk of employer-side errors that can delay your start date by weeks.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria
Not every Construction Coordinator posting qualifies. The position must normally require a degree in a specific technical field, not just any bachelor's degree. Review the job description before accepting an offer to ensure it aligns with DOL specialty occupation standards.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards surface listings without filtering for visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate shows Construction Coordinator roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, letting you skip outreach to firms that won't file.
E-3 Visa Construction Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Coordinator jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search Construction Coordinator roles filtered for E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 requires employer-filed LCA paperwork, you need employers who are already open to the process. Targeting construction firms with active federal or state contracts also improves your chances, as these employers are more familiar with visa compliance requirements.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Construction Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Construction Coordinator positions that require a degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where the employer accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support. Review the job description carefully before proceeding with sponsorship.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Construction Coordinator roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there is no lottery and no cap backlog. The H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Construction Coordinator roles, the E-3 offers a predictable, repeatable path that the H-1B cannot guarantee.
Can I switch Construction Coordinator employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if your current visa reflects the previous employer. If you're already inside the U.S., the change of employer process doesn't require you to leave, but the new LCA must be certified before you start work.