Project Manager

GateSource HR Limited; Chile; Presencial; CLP 60.000.000 - 90.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GateSource HR Limited seeks an experienced Mining Project Manager to lead planning, development, and execution of underground mining projects in Chile, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams, coordinating environmental permitting with SERNAGEOMIN, SEA, SMA, and engaging with authorities and local communities. 10+ years in mining project management preferred.

Formación

• Experience managing mining projects, including underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of Chilean mining and environmental regulations.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of mining projects.
• Oversee underground mining project activities from engineering to readiness.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with Chilean mining and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate environmental permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and mitigate safety, cost, and schedule risks.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management.
• Maintain HSEC standards and stakeholder relationships.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Mining Project Manager to lead and oversee the planning, development, and execution of mining projects in Chile, with a strong focus on underground mining.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing mining projects, ensuring compliance with Chilean mining and environmental regulations, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of mining projects, ensuring alignment with operational and corporate objectives.
• Oversee underground mining project activities, including engineering, development, construction, and operational readiness.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and costs to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Chilean mining and environmental regulations, including applicable requirements established by SERNAGEOMIN, SEA, SMA, and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate environmental permitting processes, regulatory approvals, and compliance activities.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, engineering consultants, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to safety, costs, scheduling, environmental compliance, and operations.
• Monitor project performance, prepare progress reports, and communicate updates to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) standards.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, local communities, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the mining industry, including significant experience in project management.
• Proven experience in underground mining projects and a strong understanding of underground mining methods and operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing mining projects from planning through execution.
• Strong knowledge of Chilean mining and environmental regulations, including permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.
• Must currently reside in Chile.