Lead Construction | Projects

Whitehaven Coal; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Diverse portfolio of projects

High-performing project team

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal, at Blackwater Mine in Queensland, seeks an experienced Construction Projects Lead to oversee a portfolio of mining construction projects. You will lead Project Supervisors, coordinate planning, procurement, construction execution and contractor management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

This senior role emphasizes safety, quality and stakeholder engagement, driving continuous improvement and capital works delivery while meeting site standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive mining industry experience with leading construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership managing project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction management methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Supervisors.
• Oversee the delivery of construction projects across site.
• Provide strategic direction and governance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project supervision resourcing and risk frameworks.
• Drive strong contractor performance, accountability and safety outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, environmental and site requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with operational, technical and corporate stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within project delivery and construction management practices.

Skills

Mining project leadership

Contractor management

Safety leadership

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic direction

Education

Trade qualification in construction

Construction management qualification

Mining industry experience

Job description

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Projects Lead to join our Project Team at Blackwater Mine.
This senior leadership position is responsible for the safe, efficient and successful delivery of construction projects across the operation, providing direction and oversight to a team of Project Managers and contractors.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven construction leader to drive project execution excellence while contributing to the ongoing growth and sustainability of one of Queensland's leading mining operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Projects, the Construction Projects Lead will oversee a series of construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through to handover.

The role will provide leadership across project planning, procurement, construction execution, contractor management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Supervisors
• Oversee the delivery of construction projects across site
• Provide strategic direction and governance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project supervision resourcing and risk frameworks.
• Drive strong contractor performance, accountability and safety outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, environmental and site requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with operational, technical and corporate stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within project delivery and construction management practices.
• Support the development and execution of the site's capital works program.

About You

• You will have extensive mining industry experience, with significant experience leading construction projects within a mining, resources or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability managing project teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction management methodologies and project delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong focus on safety leadership and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects safely, on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple supervisory teams.
• Construction Management experience with trade qualification, construction-related qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Supervisory experience within mining, construction or major project environments.
• Project delivery experience within a mining operation highly regarded.
• Relevant statutory tickets and certifications will be advantageous.

Oversee a series of Whitehaven's construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through to handover.

What We Offer

• Attractive roster with flexible work arrangement Fridays
• Opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of significant construction projects.
• Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a growing mining organisation.
• A collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on the future development of the Blackwater operation.