SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – SHUTDOWNS

Richglen Maintenance Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pay and benefits

Richglen Social Club

Job summary

Richglen Maintenance Services seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major shutdowns and projects in the Mackay region. Reporting to the Operations Manager – Shutdowns, you will chair planning meetings, guide Superintendents and project teams, and oversee safety, quality and commercial outcomes across large-scale mining and heavy industrial programs.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk management and delivering outcomes to clients while growing the Shutdowns business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or similar qualification desirable.
• Significant experience in coal mining, heavy industrial maintenance, shutdowns or project environments.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, control and close-out of major shutdowns and projects.
• Provide leadership to Superintendents, Supervisors and project teams.
• Maintain accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, resources and performance.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasts and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client representatives.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or similar qualification

Job description

Lead Major Shutdowns. Drive Project Performance. Build Client Relationships.

Richglen Maintenance Services is a Central Queensland-based maintenance contractor delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance solutions across the mining and resources sector.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Shutdowns team in Mackay.

This is a senior leadership position with overall responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned shutdowns and projects — from planning and preparation through to execution, commercial management and close-out.

You will lead Superintendents, Supervisors and project teams, work closely with key clients and have accountability for safety, quality, schedule, resources, commercial performance and project outcomes.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager – Shutdowns, you will provide strategic leadership across major shutdown and project works throughout the Bowen Basin.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the planning, execution, control and close-out of major shutdowns and projects

Provide leadership, direction and support to Superintendents, Supervisors and project teams

Maintain overall accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, resources and performance

Manage project budgets, costs, forecasts and commercial outcomes

Review estimates, pricing, variations and commercial opportunities

Monitor project scope, schedule and resources and implement corrective action when required

Identify and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle

Lead planning meetings and ensure project teams are aligned on scope, schedule and deliverables

Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims and project documentation

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client representatives

Act as a senior point of contact for operational, project and commercial matters

Identify opportunities for repeat work and contribute to the continued growth of the Shutdowns business

Lead project and shutdown close-out meetings and ensure lessons learned are captured

Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the project and supervision teams

Maintain a strong safety culture and lead by example

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a proven senior project leader who can operate confidently in a fast-paced mining and heavy industrial environment.

You will ideally have:

Significant experience in coal mining, heavy industrial maintenance, shutdowns or project environments

Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and major shutdowns from planning through to completion

Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budgets, forecasting, variations and cost control

Experience managing project scope, schedules, resources and competing priorities

Strong client relationship and contract management experience

Proven leadership experience managing Superintendents, Supervisors and multidisciplinary teams

Strong technical and trade knowledge

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management

Strong understanding of safety, quality and compliance requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Engineering or similar qualification desirable

WHY JOIN RICHGLEN?

At Richglen, we believe successful projects start with great people.

You will join a growing Central Queensland business where teamwork, safety, accountability, innovation and strong client relationships are at the centre of how we operate.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of major shutdown and project outcomes while playing a key role in the continued growth of our Shutdowns division.

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who knows how to lead people, manage clients and deliver commercially successful shutdowns, we'd like to hear from you.

Perks and benefits

• Attractive pay and perks
• The Friday lunch tradition
• Score a service award
• Richglen Social Club: Get amongst it!
• Join the Richglen Facebook community
• Free counselling for you and your family

Richglen is a Central Queensland-based company supporting the resource industry with expert mechanical, electrical, and structural repair services. We work on draglines, shovels, CHPPs, conveyors, and more, delivering quality maintenance and shutdown solutions.

Our team takes a consultative, hands-on approach to every project, with skilled planning and supervision.

At Richglen, we value customer service, honesty, integrity, teamwork, work ethic, and innovation.

Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in doing the job right.

Join the Richglen Team – We're Powered by our People

Richglen is a Central Queensland-based company supporting the resource industry with expert mechanical, electrical, and structural repair services. We work on draglines, shovels, CHPPs, conveyors, and more, delivering quality maintenance and shutdown solutions.

Our team takes a consultative, hands-on approach to every project, with skilled planning and supervision.

At Richglen, we value customer service, honesty, integrity, teamwork, work ethic, and innovation.

Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in doing the job right.