Project Manager

Sibelco Turkey Madencilik Tic A.S.; Turkey; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Turkey Madencilik Tic A.S. seeks a proactive Project Manager to own CAPEX projects from concept to handover at our Alipasa Tesis site. You will collaborate with operations, engineering and procurement to deliver on time, within budget and to specification.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of industrial project management, strong budgeting and risk skills, and fluent Turkish and English. This is an on‑site role requiring hands‑on leadership in a dynamic minerals environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining or another relevant technical field.
• 4+ years of project management experience within an industrial production environment.
• Experience with CAPEX projects and engineering in mining or related industries.
• Strong planning, budgeting, procurement, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CAPEX projects from initiation to handover, across all phases.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering and procurement teams.
• Ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance on projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and share project lessons learned.

Skills

CAPEX management

Stakeholder management

Project budgeting

Construction & commissioning

Lean or Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Mining

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager Location: Alipasa Tesis

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match? At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description

Are you a proactive and results-oriented Project Manager looking to make a tangible impact in an industrial environment? At Sibelco, you’ll take ownership of CAPEX projects from initial concept through commissioning and handover, working closely with operations, engineering and other key stakeholders. If you’re pragmatic, hands‑on and motivated by delivering projects that improve how our operations perform, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Impact In this Role

• End-to-End Project Management: Manage CAPEX projects ranging from EUR 10K to EUR 10M across all project phases, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, commissioning and closure. Translate operational and technical needs into clear project scopes, feasibility studies and investment justifications. Prepare, manage and control project budgets, schedules, resource plans and cost estimates. Lead and coordinate engineering and project design activities across relevant disciplines.
• Procurement, Construction & Commissioning: Manage procurement and tendering processes for equipment, materials and services. Coordinate on-site construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities. Monitor contractor performance, project progress and milestone payments. Manage project close‑out, final documentation and handover to operations.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: Ensure projects meet applicable quality, safety, legal and regulatory requirements. Coordinate permitting and administrative requirements with relevant authorities and stakeholders. Ensure Sibelco project management standards, tools and processes are effectively implemented throughout CAPEX projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Projects: Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, plant performance and project execution. Lead lessons learned and share project management best practices. Initiate and support maintenance, repair, process optimization and production‑related improvement projects. Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to implement sustainable technical solutions.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining or another relevant technical field.
• At least 4 years of project management experience within an industrial production environment.
• Solid hands‑on experience with CAPEX projects and engineering in mining, industrial minerals or another relevant industrial environment such as cement, aggregates, chemicals, glass, ceramics, metals or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting and cost control, engineering coordination, procurement, contractor management, construction and commissioning.
• Experience with feasibility studies, business cases and project risk management.
• Proactive, pragmatic and results‑oriented, with strong ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency with project management and technical tools, including MS Project; experience with technical drawings and AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Strong professional proficiency in both Turkish and English.

About the Role

This is an individual contributor role working closely with the Operations Director and with production, maintenance, process, HSE, quarry and finance teams. You will take direct ownership of industrial projects within the cluster and have the opportunity to see their impact firsthand, from initial idea through successful implementation. Take ownership of varied CAPEX and operational improvement projects. Work directly with multidisciplinary teams in a hands‑on industrial environment. Contribute to continuous improvement across our operations. Be part of an international organization while making a tangible impact at site level.

Employee Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration.

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.