Mining Construction Manager: Lead Site Execution & Safety

Ahrens; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on private health insurance,

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ahrens is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to lead site execution across Mining Projects at Olympic Dam in Australia. You will direct Construction Supervisors and site teams, maintain productive work fronts, and serve as the critical link between site and the Project Management Team.

Essentially, you will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multi-front construction, supervise subcontractors, and mentor supervisors while coordinating with client and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven construction or site management experience in mining or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and resource planning.
• Experience leading supervisors, employees and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.
• Confident reading of drawings, specifications, work packs and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction across multiple projects and work fronts.
• Turn programs and execution plans into practical short-term priorities.
• Provide constructability input during tendering, definition, pre-execution and execution.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and logistics with lead times.
• Set safety tone with visible leadership, risk controls and a positive culture.
• Drive quality, inspections and right-first-time construction.
• Manage subcontractors, interfaces and client relationships.
• Coach and develop supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Spot schedule and productivity risks early and lead recovery when needed.

Skills

Construction management

Resource planning

Leadership

Reading drawings

HSE knowledge

Education

White Card

First Aid

Driver's license

Job description

Ahrens is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to lead site execution across Mining Projects at Olympic Dam in Australia. You will direct Construction Supervisors and site teams, maintain productive work fronts, and serve as the critical link between site and the Project Management Team.

Essentially, you will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multi-front construction, supervise subcontractors, and mentor supervisors while coordinating with client and project stakeholders.