Project Manager

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5:2 roster with WFH Friday

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Awards and STRIVE initiative

Referral bonus $4k

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Civil Projects to lead the delivery of civil infrastructure and capital works at Blackwater Mine in Queensland. You will manage end-to-end civil projects, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence.

Role requires strong engineering background, mining/industrial experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, roads, drainage, water management and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in mining, resources or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and capital expenditure.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with project delivery requirements.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and execution of civil infrastructure and capital works projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies and execution plans.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure works are completed to required technical and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, statutory and governance requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts and project updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project delivery excellence across the operation.

Skills

Civil project management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Planning

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Project management certification

Job description

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Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal.
We operate four mines in NSW and Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVEValues connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating ourvalues ofSafety,Teamwork,Respect,Integrity,ValueandExcellence.

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Civil Projects to join our Project Team at Blackwater Mine.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and capital works projects that directly support mining operations.
Working within one of Australia's premier mining environments, you will play a key role in the planning, execution and successful delivery of projects that enhance operational capability, safety and long-term site performance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Lead, this position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of civil projects across the Blackwater operation. Projects may include haul roads, drainage and water management infrastructure, tailings and dam works, site facilities, earthworks, workshops, hardstands, and other operational infrastructure.
You will work closely with operational leaders, engineering teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and execution of civil infrastructure and capital works projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies and execution plans.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure works are completed to required technical and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, statutory and governance requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts and project updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project delivery excellence across the operation.

About You

Applicants from the central Queensland region are strongly encouraged to apply

• Demonstrated experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, roads, drainage, water management and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working within a mining, resources or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and capital expenditure.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with project delivery requirements.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Project Management qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications will be considered favourably.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence.

What We Offer

• Attractive 5:2 roster with WFH Friday option.
• Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects that directly support Blackwater Mine operations.
• Work within a collaborative and high-performing project team.
• Competitive remuneration package and performance incentives.
• Career development opportunities across one of Australia's leading mining organisations.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects.
• Strong commitment to safety, innovation and operational excellence.

Help Shape the Future of Whitehaven

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by delivering critical civil infrastructure projects that support the ongoing success and sustainability of Blackwater Mine.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 26 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Successful ASX-listed Mining Company
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through ourSTRIVEinitiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

Whitehaven Coalis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

Whitehaven Coal acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters, and community.We pay our respects to Australia’s First Peoples, and to their Elders past and present.