Deputy Project Manager

Ausenco; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career advancement

Major project exposure

Wellness programs

Global opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Ausenco is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support a major EPCM mining project in Australia. The role is site-based with a 2:1 roster, reporting to the Project Director, and involves leadership on delivery from execution through to project completion.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary activities, monitor performance, and drive safety and operational excellence while partnering with clients, contractors, and the project team to achieve objectives.

Formación

• Significant project delivery experience in mining, minerals processing, heavy industry, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting delivery of major EPCM, EPC, or owner-side capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, commercial management, scheduling, risk management and project reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Project Director in the execution and delivery of a major EPCM project, ensuring alignment with objectives and commitments.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary EPCM activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor project performance (schedule, cost, risk, quality, safety) and support corrective actions.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, contractors and project team.
• Assist leadership and coordination of a high-performing project team across disciplines.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Scheduling

Risk management

Project reporting

Commercial acumen

Educación

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Herramientas

MS Project

Primavera P6

Descripción del empleo

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Australia is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Project Manager to join our Minerals & Metals business, supporting the delivery of a significant EPCM mining project in Australia.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, this is an outstanding opportunity to play a key leadership role on a major mining and minerals processing project from execution through to successful delivery. The position is site-based and operates on a 2:1 roster, requiring regular attendance in accordance with project roster expectations.

About the Role

• Support the Project Director in the overall execution and delivery of a major EPCM project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual commitments, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary EPCM project activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Monitor project performance, including schedule, cost, risk, quality, and safety outcomes, and support the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, contractors, and the wider project team.
• Assist in the leadership, development, and coordination of a high-performing project team, promoting collaboration and accountability across all disciplines.
• Support project governance, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making processes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all project activities.
• Provide leadership presence on site and support the Project Director in managing project execution activities under the project's 2:1 site roster arrangement.

About You

• Significant project delivery experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industry, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of major EPCM, EPC, or owner-side capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, commercial management, scheduling, risk management, and project reporting.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Sound commercial acumen and an understanding of project delivery drivers in complex environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in remote site environments and engaging with construction and commissioning teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment and support multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to work a 2:1 roster on a remote project site within Australia.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career Advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, leadership development, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities across our global business.
• Major Project Exposure – Play a key role in delivering a major mining and minerals processing development while working alongside highly experienced project leaders and technical specialists.
• Holistic Approach to Wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential counselling, information services, and programs that support your health and wellness.
• Accessible Leadership Team – Work with respected industry leaders who value your contribution and actively support your professional development.
• Global Opportunities – Leverage opportunities across our international project portfolio and diverse client base.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company, we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense: gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles, and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.