Project Manager - Engineering & Mining Projects Project Delivery | Engineering | Mining | Multidisciplinary Coordination Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to plan, execute and deliver multidisciplinary engineering and mining projects from initiation through close-out. The role carries accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, technical coordination and stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities · Develop integrated project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies. · Coordinate engineering, procurement, operations, contractors and other project disciplines. · Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality requirements. · Lead project governance, stakeholder communication and structured reporting. · Manage project risks, changes, dependencies and corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle. · Ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable technical standards and recognised practices. · Drive effective communication between internal teams, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders. · Support project close-out, handover and lessons-learned processes. What Will Make You Successful · Strong planner with disciplined control of scope, schedule and risk. · Confident leader who can coordinate technical and operational stakeholders. · Accountable, detail-oriented and effective under deadline pressure. Requirements Experience & Requirements · BSc or BEng in Engineering or a related technical field. · Professional Engineer registration or eligibility for registration with a recognised engineering body such as ECSA. · Minimum 5 years of project-management experience in engineering, mining or drilling environments. · Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion. · Advanced knowledge of project-management principles, tools and methodologies. · Valid medical certificate / fitness and Code 08 driver's licence. Advantageous · PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project-management certification. · MS Project or comparable project-planning software. · AutoCAD or similar engineering-design exposure. · Formal leadership training.
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