What are you going to do

Step into a high profile role with a highly regarded consultancy specialising in mining projects across Australia. We're seeking a Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering degree to manage high-volume, impactful projects supporting leading mining operators.



Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Oversee the delivery of sustaining capital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and aligning project objectives with client expectations.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting to meet profitability targets.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to meet project demands.
• Change Management: Identify, assess, and implement project scope changes, minimizing impact on timelines and costs.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain seamless execution.
• Contract Administration: Manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all projects adhere to safety standards, industry regulations, and best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (essential).
• Experience: 10+ years in project management, preferably within engineering consultancies and the mining sector.
• Sustaining Capital Expertise: Proven track record managing sustaining capital projects, including multi-client environments.
• Project Management Skills: Strong capabilities in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical systems, mining operations, and regulatory standards.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience with contract administration, cost control, and change management processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and engineering software.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage complex projects with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Safety Focus: Commitment to upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.