Project Manager - Grinding

Metso; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading mining projects

Flexible work practices

Parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Global learning and career development

Sustainable future contributions

Job summary

Metso in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager for minerals processing projects in Brisbane or Perth. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver grinding projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role demands 10+ years of EPC/M experience in mining, strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder engagement. A dynamic, customer-focused environment with flexible work practices and international project exposure awaits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' EPC/M project management experience in mining.
• Experience delivering complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships through the project lifecycle.
• Commercial management of contracts and budgets.
• Drive HSE compliance and safety culture.
• Manage project scope, interfaces and change control.
• Plan and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling and resourcing.
• Cost control, forecasting and estimating.
• Project reporting and performance tracking.
• Quality management and continuous improvement.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Construction and Procurement teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Enovia

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

West Perth, WA or Brisbane, QLD | 6-12 Month Contract Opportunities | Potential for Permanent Employment

About the Opportunity

As a Project Manager within our Minerals business, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of grinding projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing customer and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Commercial management of contracts, including delivery against budgeted gross margin targets
• Driving HSE compliance and promoting a strong safety culture
• Managing project scope, interfaces and change control
• Planning and coordinating all project activities, including engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling and resourcing
• Cost control, forecasting and estimating
• Project reporting and performance tracking
• Quality management and continuous improvement
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Collaborating closely with Contracts, Construction and Procurement teams

About You

We're interested in connecting with motivated and results-driven project leaders who thrive in dynamic, customer-focused environments. Ideally, you'll bring:

• 10+ years' EPC/M Project Management experience within mining and minerals processing
• International project experience (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated success delivering complex projects from initiation through to completion
• Strong commercial and contract management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management capabilities
• The ability to influence and work effectively across a matrix organisation
• Strategic thinking combined with strong project execution skills
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of risk management and project controls
• Learning agility and confidence using systems such as SAP, Enovia, MS Office Suite and AutoCAD
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement

Benefits

At Metso, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to work on industry-leading mining and minerals processing projects
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible work practices
• Generous paid parental leave and keeping-in-touch program
• Health insurance discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Access to global learning and career development opportunities
• The chance to contribute to a more sustainable future

Compensation and EEO

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.