Project Delivery Manager

DETEKD PTY LTD; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DETEKD is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to join our team in Central Queensland, based in Rockhampton, blending office work with FIFO/DIDO to mine sites on a 9 day fortnight. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will lead two project delivery teams, coordinate people, resources, client commitments and commercial outcomes across coalfield projects, with regular site travel.

This is a long-term leadership role with professional and personal development opportunities in a growing, owner-led

Qualifications

• Own day-to-day scheduling and forward planning across multiple project teams.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, site supervisors and coordinators.
• Maintain clear client communication with progress reporting and issue resolution.
• Oversee project financials, variations, invoicing readiness and margins.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across sites.
• Continuously improve project delivery processes to support growth.
• Provide executive visibility on performance, risks and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate two project delivery teams across a portfolio of Central Queensland coalfield projects.
• Travel regularly to mine sites and stay close to field activity.
• Set expectations, make decisions, and escalate key issues to Directors.

Skills

Resource Planning

Team Leadership

Client Management

Commercial Control

Compliance & Safety

Process Optimisation

Executive Reporting

Job description

1. Have you managed multi-site projects simultaneously?
You need a background running several mining or industrial services operations at the same time.

2. Can you lead other managers?
This isn't just about managing frontline workers; you must be able to guide and support multiple site supervisors and their teams.

3. Is commercial acumen your second language?
We are looking for extensive experience navigating contract variations, optimising profit margins, and managing risk.

4. Can you build trust quickly?
You need excellent communication skills to unite your internal teams and keep client relationships strong from start to finish.

5. Are you decisive under pressure?
You will need to make quick, confident day-to-day decisions on scheduling and resources when competing priorities collide.

6. Do you thrive outside of corporate red tape?
You'll succeed here if you genuinely enjoy rolling up your sleeves to build practical systems and a strong culture within a growing, owner-led business.

DETEKD is currently seekinga Project Delivery Managerto join our team in Central Queensland, based in Rockhampton and will be a blend of office based and FIFO/DIDO to mine sites and based on a 9 day fortnight.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Company Directors, you will become DETEKD's day-to-day operational lead across two project delivery teams. You will coordinate people, resources, client commitments and commercial outcomes across a portfolio of work in the Central Queensland coalfields.

You will be based in Rockhampton and travel regularly to mine sites. This is a hands-on leadership role: close enough to understand what is happening in the field, senior enough to set expectations, make decisions and escalated the right issues.

This is a long-term employment position with professional and personal development opportunities available for the right candidate.

Our Company:

DETEKD provides specialist electrical and project-delivery services to Queensland's mining industry. Our work includes project management, electrical coordination and design, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance across underground and open-cut coal operations. We are known for practical problem-solving, dependable delivery and high-quality workmanship.

Project Delivery Manager minimum skills and experience required:

• Resource Planning: Own day-to-day scheduling, resourcing, and forward planning across multiple project teams.
• Team Leadership: Support and guide Project Managers, site supervisors, and coordinators with clear expectations.
• Client Management: Keep clients fully informed with reliable progress reporting and confident, first-line issue resolution.
• Commercial Control: Oversee project financials, including variations, invoicing readiness, margin visibility, and escalation.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict safety, quality, regulatory, and internal process compliance across all sites.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously improve project delivery systems to support business growth efficiently.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver clear visibility on project performance, risks, roadblocks, and team outcomes to Directors.