Project Manager Mining & Metals Site Based Role

Job Summary 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within an operational coal mining environment. This role requires strong end-to-end project delivery capability across brownfield/active sites combined with commercial acumen governance oversight and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a safety-critical setting. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Approximately 510 years experience in project management including at least several years within coal mining or similar heavy industrial environments preferably in operating or brownfield sites. 
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle from project conception stage through all the operational stages to completion and post-project review. 
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all the main project management concepts tools and techniques. 
• Experience of working within a Client focused environment. 
• Experience of working within the Australian market and/or Australian projects. 

Scope Integration & Project Planning 

• Translate business and operational requirements into clearly defined project scopes suitable for live coal mining environments considering production constraints and site interfaces 
• Contribute to feasibility development including scope definition delivery approach and identification of key risks and constraints 
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope schedule and delivery approach across the project lifecycle 
• Align project objectives with operational and business requirements ensuring clarity of success criteria 

Commercial & Financial Oversight 

• Support development of business cases and capital justification inputs for project approval 
• Administer contracts at a project level ensuring delivery aligns with agreed scope timeframes and performance expectations 
• Monitor project costs and progress against budget escalating variances and issues as required 
• Work with commercial/cost teams to address contractual matters variations and claims where necessary 

Schedule Change & Controls Coordination 

• Develop and maintain practical project schedules that reflect site constraints (e.g. shutdowns tie-ins operational impacts) 
• Track progress against key milestones and coordinate corrective actions where deviations occur 
• Implement and follow change management processes ensuring changes are captured and communicated appropriately 
• Liaise with project controls functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting 

Risk Quality & Engineering Coordination 

• Identify and manage delivery risks with a focus on early identification and escalation of issues impacting safety schedule or operations 
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to ensure deliverables are reviewed approved and suitable for site application 
• Confirm that completed works meet required standards and are ready for safe handover and integration into operations 
• Support quality processes by ensuring key requirements and specifications are understood and followed 

Project Execution & Contractor Management 

• Lead execution of project activities within an operational mining environment ensuring safe and efficient delivery 
• Manage contractor engagement on site including coordination day-to-day oversight and performance monitoring 
• Ensure contractors comply with site procedures safety requirements and agreed scopes of work 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations maintenance engineering and contractors to deliver project outcomes 

Stakeholder & Communication Management 

• Act as the key point of coordination between operations contractors consultants and internal stakeholders 
• Provide clear and structured updates on project progress risks and issues 
• Facilitate regular meetings and maintain effective communication across all stakeholders 
• Escalate issues where required and provide practical outcome-focused recommendations 

Health Safety Environment & Governance 

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and reinforce safe behaviours across project activities 
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with site safety standards and regulatory requirements 
• Follow established project governance processes and ensure compliance with organisational requirements 
• Raise and address safety or compliance concerns promptly 

Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned 

• Capture key lessons learned from project delivery and contribute to improving future outcomes 
• Identify opportunities to enhance delivery efficiency and team coordination 
• Support adherence to organisational systems and processes 

Key Performance Indicators: 

A Project Manager will in part be judged by the extent to which: 

• Projects are delivered safely on time within budget and to required quality standards 
• Achievement of client objectives and business outcomes 
• Strong stakeholder relationships and team collaboration 
• Effective financial and contractual management 
• Contribution to business growth opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives 

Qualifications :

• Professionally qualified in one of the following fields: construction project management engineering surveying architecture or information technology. 
• Qualifications in Project Management or equivalent knowledge and experience. 

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time