Mining Project Manager — Brownfields Sustaining Capital

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements and a  a •

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Job summary

WSP’s Adelaide Mining team is growing, seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a diverse portfolio of small to medium sustaining capital and brownfields projects across Australia. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients, contractors and site personnel to ensure on-time and within-budget outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering/mining projects, strong PM skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering engineering, mining, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience managing sustaining capital, brownfields, or operational site projects.
• Site-based experience within mining, resources, heavy industry, or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, commercial management, and risk management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working directly with operational personnel and site leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of brownfields mining projects from study phase through execution and close-out.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process, and drafting resources.
• Develop project execution strategies, delivery plans, and reporting frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mining clients and key stakeholders.
• Support procurement, contractor management, and construction coordination activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, risk workshops, and client presentations.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while fostering a collaborative culture.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Site-based experience

Education

Engineering degree

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/AIPM)

Tools

PMP/PRINCE2/AIPM certifications

Job description

WSP’s Adelaide Mining team is growing, seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a diverse portfolio of small to medium sustaining capital and brownfields projects across Australia. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients, contractors and site personnel to ensure on-time and within-budget outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering/mining projects, strong PM skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams on-site.