This is a hands-on project delivery role where you'll take ownership of projects from handover and kick-off through engineering, procurement, fabrication and delivery to final close-out.
You'll work closely with engineering, design, procurement, workshop and commercial teams while acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple engineering and service-based projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with contractual requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing projects from initial handover through to completion and close-out
- Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and key milestones
- Managing project budgets, costs, forecasting, WIP and invoicing
- Monitoring project risks, issues and schedule impacts
- Coordinating engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication and workshop activities
- Managing suppliers, subcontractors and external service providers
- Reviewing and managing contractual requirements, variations and commercial obligations
- Leading internal and client-facing project progress meetings
- Maintaining clear and accurate project reporting and documentation
- Working closely with clients, contractors and EPCM representatives
- Supporting and mentoring Project Coordinators and junior project personnel where required
- Attending client and mine sites as required
We're looking for someone with practical project delivery experience within an engineering, mining, manufacturing, OEM or heavy industrial environment. Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong experience in a Project Manager or similar project delivery position
- Experience delivering engineering, capital equipment, manufacturing or service-based projects
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and budgets
- An understanding of contracts, variations and contractual obligations
- Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, suppliers and fabrication/workshop activities
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing and managing project schedules
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A relevant qualification in Project Management, Mechanical/Manufacturing/Process Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- A current Australian C Class Driver's Licence
Experience within mining equipment, bulk materials handling, mechanical equipment, OEM or fabricated equipment projects would be highly regarded.