Construction Manager - Mine Site Senior Executive (SSE)

Bechtel Corporation; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced leader for construction management on mining projects in Brisbane. This role involves managing teams, executing construction plans, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant experience in construction, and current SSE accreditation. The position offers part-time telework and the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in large scale Mining, Oil and Gas, or Industrial projects.
• Site Senior Executive accreditation from MMQ QLD, WorkSafe WA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction management aspects on a mining project site.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to plan and execute site activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate ES&H and Quality standards.

Skills

Construction operations knowledge

Current Mining Site Senior Executive (SSE) accreditation

Extensive understanding of government compliance standards

Knowledge of construction automation tools

Lean construction methodology

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 292533

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD, Perth, WA

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Project Overview

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

The M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Chile, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of all construction management aspects on a Bechtel mining project site for a key customer in the Australian mining sector.

You will manage direct reports and lead interdisciplinary teams to plan and execute site activities, safely, on schedule of high quality, and in a cost‑efficient manner, utilising corporate processes and procedures.

Please note, prior to project deployment this role will be office based at either our Brisbane, QLD or Perth, WA offices.

Major Responsibilities

Construction Development

• Lead the team to develop and document the project Construction execution plans in collaboration with the Project Manager and the on project functional teams (Engineering, Project Controls, ES&H, Supply Chain etc.)
• Develops and maintains the Construction Staffing plan to execute the works, in collaboration with project controls.
• Attend customer site visits and provide execution strategies as part of the construction strategy development.
• Reviews and evaluates new methods and concepts for proposal project execution.
• Work collaboratively across the Bechtel functional teams. Provides consultation, technical guidance and direction to Construction and other support functions.
• Perform Project Constructability Reviews.
• Development of standard construction methodologies.
• Oversees the review of standard plans and specifications for constructability.
• Champion of Bechtel’s Integrated Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Process.
• Prepares staffing requisitions for the construction team.

Construction Execution

• Leads the site team in all aspects of day‑to‑day construction site execution per Bechtel’s scope of works ensuring adherence to Bechtel’s corporate ES&H, Quality standards and standard construction procedures.
• Ensures compliance to the applicable state Acts for Mining, e.g. Queensland Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999, and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017.
• Main point of contact for the Customer and Regulator on the Bechtel project site.
• Ensure project schedule and cost reporting is accurate and provide appropriate mitigations as required. Ensure technical issues that arise during the construction process are highlighted early and solutions agreed in a timely manner.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13‑15 years of relevant experience or 17‑19 years of relevant work experience.
• Site leadership role on large scale Mining, Oil and Gas or Industrial projects leading multidisciplinary/functional teams (Owner, EPC or Sub‑Contractor).
• Site Senior Executive (SSE) – from MMQ QLD, WorkSafe WA, or equivalent and proven experience performing the SSE role.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to construction pre‑planning, mobilisation requirements, field activities, field engineering disciplines, construction technologies and project management.
• Current Mining Site Senior Executive (SSE) accreditation and experience performing the role either for the mine operator or contractor.
• Extensive understanding of government compliance standards.
• Familiarity with National Codes and Standards as they relate to construction.
• Knowledge of Construction Automation tools for Completions, Quality and Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Work Processes.
• Knowledge of the Six Sigma and lean construction methodology.
• Recognition as a leader in the industry with a proven track record of successful management of construction projects.
• A recognised degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, construction management and/or extensive actual work experience leading to the thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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