Senior Project Manager: Mining & Heavy Industry

Queensland Metal Recyclers Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Phone and project management resources

Job summary

Queensland Metal Recyclers (QMR) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of mining, demolition and heavy industrial projects across Queensland and potentially interstate. The role requires hands-on leadership, coordinating labour, subcontractors and equipment on busy sites, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

You will mobilise projects from start to finish, develop schedules and mobilisation plans, liaise with clients and site teams, manage costs, and ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within the mining, heavy industrial, demolition, civil or similar sectors.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to read and understand project scopes and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop project schedules, work programs, and mobilisation plans.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and transport.
• Liaise directly with clients, site representatives, and contractors.
• Coordinate site access, inductions, and client onboarding requirements.
• Ensure project‑specific documentation and SWMS/JSA requirements are in place.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and costs.
• Coordinate transport requirements including trucks, floats, road trains, and other specialised transport.
• Plan and coordinate heavy equipment including material handlers, excavators, forklifts, cranes, and cutting equipment.
• Manage daily site activities and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Coordinate QMR personnel and subcontractors on site.
• Maintain regular communication with management regarding project progress.
• Identify potential delays, risks, and additional project requirements.
• Assist with variations, additional works, and client requests.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope and commercial requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, timesheets, dockets, and supporting documentation.
• Complete project close‑out and handover requirements.
• Ensure QMR's safety, environmental and quality requirements are maintained throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Safety awareness

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Mining, Civil or related field

Job description

Queensland Metal Recyclers (QMR) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of mining, demolition and heavy industrial projects across Queensland and potentially interstate. The role requires hands-on leadership, coordinating labour, subcontractors and equipment on busy sites, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

You will mobilise projects from start to finish, develop schedules and mobilisation plans, liaise with clients and site teams, manage costs, and ensure