Project Manager - Alternate

Macmahon Holdings Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts (homewares, outdoor,燃

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon Holdings Limited, a leading underground mining contractor in Australia, seeks an experienced Project Manager - Alternate to join the Underground leadership team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee high-performing underground operations, guiding teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Based on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth, you will work alongside seasoned leaders shaping the future of Macmahon while ensuring client satisfaction

Qualifications

• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion a values-based culture aligned with Winning Values: United, Courage, Integrity, Pride.
• Contribute to the growth and success of Macmahon's underground operations through leadership.
• Hold a valid manual C class Australian drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of underground mining projects to targets.
• Oversee contract management to maximise financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships and align activities to contract requirements.
• Drive compliance with underground mining legislation, safety standards and policies.
• Monitor performance, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, taking corrective action as needed.
• Coordinate resources, personnel, and equipment to optimise productivity and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Safety compliance

Budgeting & KPIs

Team building

Job description

Together. Works.

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different.

We're one of Australia's leading underground mining contractors with more than 30 years of Underground experience delivering safe, productive and commercially successful mining projects. Our reputation has been built by outstanding people, strong client partnerships and a commitment to doing what we say we'll do.

This is more than an operational role. It's an opportunity to influence the direction of a growing business, develop future leaders, build client relationships, contribute to winning new work and make a lasting impact on one of the industry's most respected underground mining contractors.

About the Role

Macmahon Underground has a rare opportunity for an experienced Project Manager - Alternate to join our Underground leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-performing underground mining operations, leading and inspiring teams to execute large-scale projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Based on an 8 day on, 6 day off roster, FIFO from Perth, you will work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in underground mining while helping shape the future of Macmahon.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of underground mining projects, ensuring performance targets are achieved.
• Oversee contract management processes to maximise financial performance while identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring operational activities align with contract requirements and client expectations.
• Drive compliance with all underground mining legislation, safety standards, and company policies.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate resources, personnel, and equipment to optimise productivity and project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to large, multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and champion a values-based culture aligned with Macmahon's Winning Values of United, Courage, Integrity, and Pride.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Macmahon's underground mining operations through effective leadership and operational excellence.
• Valid manual C class Australian drivers licence.

Role Details

• Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off
• Travel: FIFO from Perth
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• An organisation that does things the right way, with strong backing from experienced leaders and support teams
• We develop our people to be our future
• Opportunity to shape performance and culture

Ready to lead a team that delivers?

United | Courage | Integrity | Pride