Mining Project Manager: Lead Safe, On-Time Capital Projects

Gunnedah Basin Haulage; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5:2 roster with WFH Friday

Collaborative project team

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Safety and operational excellence

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Team at our Blackwater operation. Reporting to the Project Lead, you will manage the planning, execution and delivery of a portfolio of vital capital and operational projects, ensuring safety, on schedule and within budget.

You will work closely with site operational teams, contractors and engineering disciplines to drive outcomes that support the operation's success, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Mining industry experience required.
• Experience managing construction, infrastructure, maintenance or capital projects in mining.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and contractor management.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of site-based projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare project reports and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and project execution excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Project planning

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualifications / certifications

Job description

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Team at our Blackwater operation. Reporting to the Project Lead, you will manage the planning, execution and delivery of a portfolio of vital capital and operational projects, ensuring safety, on schedule and within budget.

You will work closely with site operational teams, contractors and engineering disciplines to drive outcomes that support the operation's success, with a focus on continuous improvement and