Project Manager

Nepean; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall in Kurri Kurri is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale underground mining projects, delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will lead project planning, execution, and close-out, manage client relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A PMP and engineering/ Construction Management degree are preferred, with 5+ years of Longwall project leadership and ERP/MS tools experience.

Qualifications

• Underground mining background with Longwall experience.
• PMP accreditation and an Engineering or Construction Management degree/diploma.
• 5+ years managing $2M+ projects in Longwall mining.
• Experience with Pronto ERP, MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint.
• Strong leadership, financial, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan: Create detailed Project Execution Plans, manage risks and optimize designs.
• Facilitate: Act as the primary client contact, ensure contract compliance and drive quality outcomes.
• Control & Report: Track budgets, costs and schedules with accurate invoicing.
• Close-Out: Complete timely reviews, secure certificates and archive documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements for better project outcomes.

Skills

Longwall mining

PMP accreditation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Problem solving

MS Office

MS Project

SharePoint

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree/diploma

Tools

Pronto ERP

MS Office Suite

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Take the Lead as a Project Manager at NEPEAN Longwall!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Project Manager located in our Kurri Kurri office to oversee large-scale projects, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality metrics. You’ll play a pivotal role in project planning, execution, and close-out, driving excellence and building strong client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Plan: Create detailed Project Execution Plans, manage risks, and optimize designs.
• Facilitate: Act as the primary client contact, ensure contract compliance, and drive quality outcomes.
• Control & Report: Track budgets, costs, and schedules while ensuring accurate invoicing.
• Close-Out: Complete timely reviews, secure certificates, and archive documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements for better project outcomes.

What You Bring

• Underground Mining Background, with Longwall experience.
• PMP accreditation and a degree/diploma in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5+ years managing $2M+ projects highly regarded, ideally in Longwall Mining.
• Expertise in ERP systems (Pronto preferred), MS Office, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Strong leadership, financial, and problem-solving skills.

Why NEPEAN Longwall?

• Competitive benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Be part of a global team with opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Work on challenging projects with a supportive, passionate team.

Who Are We?

At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 2000 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Longwall ® (a division of NEPEAN™) partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate and support longwall equipment and systems. Located in Queensland & New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers the full suite of after sales services enabling it to support products throughout their life cycle. The experienced, committed and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall have demonstrated their capability over many years to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions.

Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunitiesfor all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic,cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.