Construction Manager - Mining

Zeal Personnel; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong safety culture

Long-term work

Job summary

Zeal Personnel seeks a highly experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site execution of a plant upgrade project in the Goldfields of WA. Reporting to the Project Director, you will own delivery on a hands-on, senior leadership basis, coordinating multiple trades in a fast-paced, remote site environment.

You will drive safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise with client representatives, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure alignment and

Qualifications

• Construction management experience in mineral processing or mining infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary trades and subcontractors on remote/regional sites.
• Strong knowledge of WA mining safety legislation and site-based HSE systems.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction leadership ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical/instrumentation trades.
• Oversee day-to-day site execution, planning, resourcing and productivity.
• Champion a strong safety culture and compliance with HSE standards.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively resolve delays.
• Manage project cost control including budgets, variations and forecasting.
• Liaise with client representatives, engineering teams and subcontractors for clear communication.
• Chair site meetings, toolbox talks and progress reviews.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with project specs and standards.
• Support commissioning readiness and handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Mining infrastructure

Multi-disciplinary trades

Remote site management

Safety leadership

Budget and scheduling

Education

Trade or engineering background

Job description

Competetive rates with a retention bonus on offer

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to lead the on-site execution of a plant upgrade project in the Goldfields of WA.

Reporting to the Project director, working on behalf of the owners team, this is a fantastic role to take ownership of.

This is a hands-on, senior leadership role responsible for driving safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of a multidisciplinary construction scope, from mobilisation through to commissioning handover.

The successful candidate will be a strong, decisive leader with a proven track record managing complex mining or mineral processing infrastructure projects, capable of coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors in a fast-paced, remote site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site construction leadership for the project, ensuring delivery aligns with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical/instrumentation trades
• Oversee day-to-day site execution, including work-front planning, resourcing, and productivity management
• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure full compliance with site safety systems, statutory requirements, and company HSE standards
• Monitor and report on project schedule performance, identifying and resolving delays or constraints proactively
• Manage project cost control, including tracking against budget, variations, and forecasting
• Liaise with client representatives, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and clear communication
• Chair site meetings, toolbox talks, and progress reviews
• Ensure quality control and compliance with project specifications and relevant standards
• Support commissioning readiness and handover activities

About You

• Construction management experience, with demonstrated experience delivering mineral processing or mining infrastructure projects including SMP, NPI, Electrical and Civil Scopes
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary trades and subcontractor teams on remote/regional sites
• Strong working knowledge of WA mining safety legislation and site-based HSE systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and cost reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant trade or engineering background highly regarded
• Current Drivers Licence
• Schedule 26
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
• The ability to clear a GSDU

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate to experience
• Supportive project team and strong safety culture
• The opportunity for this project to continue on into longer term work post project close out.

About us:

Zeal Personnel is a leading labour hire and recruitment company, operated by industry professionals with extensive experience who truly understand the unique demands of their clients.

Specialising in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, Zeal Personnel offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.

From management and engineering to skilled trades and administration positions, we cater to a broad spectrum of workforce needs, ensuring our clients have access to the best talent in the market.