Senior Project Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Safety and sustainability focus

Professional development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile infrastructure project north of Adelaide. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced production environment focused on delivering outstanding results.

You will report to senior leadership and own the project operation, overseeing production performance, plant reliability, safety outcomes, client relationships and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in concrete, quarrying, construction materials or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience managing high-pressure, production-focused sites or projects.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance, reliability and asset management practices.
• Proven capability managing teams, performance, HR and industrial relations matters.
• Sound understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing client relationships, contract performance and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of project, production and contractual outcomes.
• Drive high-volume concrete production, ensuring quality, efficiency and operational excellence.
• Drive operational performance by delivering production targets across volume, quality and schedule expectations.
• Lead site operations and people by overseeing daily activities, workforce performance, rosters and team coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and solution-focused service.
• Improve outcomes and manage risk through proactive problem solving, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Job description

North of Adelaide | Full-Time | Site Leadership Role

Build Something That Matters

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we're proud to play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps Australia moving. As one of the nation's leading construction materials companies, we combine global expertise with local strength to support major projects across the country.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile infrastructure project located north of Adelaide. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a driven operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to senior leadership, you will take full ownership of a critical project operation, overseeing production performance, plant reliability, safety outcomes, client relationships and team leadership.

This role is ideal for a proven leader from the concrete, quarrying, construction materials or heavy industrial sectors who enjoys being close to operations, leading people and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of project, production and contractual outcomes


• Drive high-volume concrete production, ensuring quality, efficiency and operational excellence


• Drive operational performance by delivering production targets across volume, quality and schedule expectations.


• Lead site operations and people by overseeing daily activities, workforce performance, rosters and team coordination.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and solution-focused service


• Improve outcomes and manage risk through proactive problem solving, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within concrete, quarrying, construction materials or heavy industrial operations


• Experience managing high-pressure, production-focused sites or projects


• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance, reliability and asset management practices


• Proven capability managing teams, performance, HR and industrial relations matters


• Sound understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental compliance requirements


• Experience managing client relationships, contract performance and stakeholder expectations


• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication skills with a leadership style built on accountability, collaboration and results

Why Heidelberg Materials?

• Lead a significant infrastructure project with real impact working alongside experienced and supportive leaders


• Competitive salary package and benefits


• Opportunities for career growth and professional development


• Be part of a business committed to safety, sustainability and operational excellence

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.


• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.


• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.


• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.


• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.


• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.


• Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.


• Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

About us:

Heidelberg Materials Australia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand.

We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. Heidelberg Materials Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day \"fit for work\", that's enough for us.
We'll Make It Happen

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Heidelberg Materials has been supplying Australia’s construction materials for more than 70 years.

We have more than 3,600 employees across 300 sites, with an extensive production and logistics network across the nation.

We think global and act local. We benefit from global research and development, enhanced by national collaboration, to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products.

We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.

Heidelberg Materials has been supplying Australia’s construction materials for more than 70 years.

We have more than 3,600 employees across 300 sites, with an extensive production and logistics network across the nation.

We think global and act local. We benefit from global research and development, enhanced by national collaboration, to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products.

We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.