Deputy Project Manager - Mining EPCM, Site-Based (2:1)

Ausenco; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Major project exposure

Wellness programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Scheduling

Risk management

Project reporting

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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.