Lead Project Manager: Scaffolding & Mining

Scaf-West; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ScafWest is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Scaffolding & Access (Mining) for WA. Based in Landsdale with regular site travel, you will oversee a portfolio of mining, shutdown, maintenance and industrial projects, leading Project Coordinators, Supervisors and Safety Officers to ensure safety, delivery and commercial success.

You will manage client relationships, drive value, and identify growth opportunities across assigned accounts, while coaching teams and coordinating resourcing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in scaffolding and access, incl. 3–5+ years in PM/senior ops with full accountability
• Strong background in mining, shutdown, maintenance or heavy industrial work
• Hands-on technical knowledge of scaffold systems and reading drawings
• Commercial confidence in estimating, budgets, contracts and cost control
• Track record of leading supervisors and crews and building high-performing teams
• Strong safety leadership and WHS management systems knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital systems, openness to better tech
• Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to regional sites

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project portfolio: safety, schedule, cost, quality, client satisfaction
• Strengthen client relationships by understanding needs and delivering value
• Lead, coach and develop Project Coordinators, Supervisors and site teams
• Get resourcing right: crews, skills mix, supervision, vehicles and equipment
• Oversee planning and execution of shutdowns and scaffold design requests
• Lead safety from the front with site visits, audits and corrective actions
• Own budgets, estimates, variations, invoicing assistance and cost control
• Track and report client KPIs and project performance, run reviews
• Drive innovation in systems, tools and processes for efficiency
• Build strong client relationships and grow existing accounts
• Help win new work in mining and resources sector

Skills

Project leadership

Safety management

Client relationships

Budget control

Team coaching

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS 365

Scheduling software

Job description

ScafWest is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Scaffolding & Access (Mining) for WA. Based in Landsdale with regular site travel, you will oversee a portfolio of mining, shutdown, maintenance and industrial projects, leading Project Coordinators, Supervisors and Safety Officers to ensure safety, delivery and commercial success.

You will manage client relationships, drive value, and identify growth opportunities across assigned accounts, while coaching teams and coordinating resourcing,