Mining Site Establishment Project Manager

SSH Mining; Shire Of Leonora; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSH Mining seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead mobilisation, site establishment and operational-readiness for a new mining project in the Leonora region, WA.

The initial contract is about three months with a strong likelihood of extension as the project transitions into mining operations. The role requires hands-on coordination across civil works, processing infrastructure and site services to ensure on-time delivery and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mining, construction or infrastructure projects in remote environments.
• Strong contractor management and project delivery capability.
• Experience with roads, drainage, bulk earthworks and mining infrastructure.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement and contractor performance.
• Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence; WA Supervisor/Quarry Manager qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation and site establishment through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate civil works including roads, drainage, bulk earthworks and mining infrastructure.
• Manage site access and internal haul-road upgrades for heavy mining equipment.
• Coordinate utilities, site services and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee establishment of workshops, offices, laydown areas and other site facilities.
• Coordinate heap leach pads, civil works and processing infrastructure.
• Manage delivery and establishment of primary crushing circuits and other processing components.
• Coordinate contractors across civil, mechanical, infrastructure and processing activities.
• Manage project schedule, budget, procurement, risks and key interfaces.
• Ensure works meet designs, project standards and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning, operational readiness and transition into mining operations

Skills

Mining experience

Contractor management

Budget management

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Site establishment

HSE compliance

Engineering background

Education

Engineering degree

Project management

Construction management

Job description

SSH Mining seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead mobilisation, site establishment and operational-readiness for a new mining project in the Leonora region, WA.

The initial contract is about three months with a strong likelihood of extension as the project transitions into mining operations. The role requires hands-on coordination across civil works, processing infrastructure and site services to ensure on-time delivery and HSE compliance.