Mining Engineer - Production Management (m/f) (EN)

Mota-Engil; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mota-Engil in Guinea Conakry (Mandiana Project) seeks a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of mining projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and contractual compliance. You will head the project team, coordinate interfaces across engineering, operations, procurement, and SHEQ, and ensure effective communication with the client and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 7 years in project management within contract mining, and strong

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in project management in contract mining.
• Experience managing mining projects, open-pit and contract mining.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing interfaces with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and coordinate all project activities.
• Manage resources, interfaces, and performance across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and contract requirements.
• Maintain effective client and internal stakeholder communication.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mining/Civil/Mechanical)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and successful execution of mining projects, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, operational, and quality requirements. The incumbent will lead the project team, coordinate all project activities, manage resources and interfaces, monitor project performance, and ensure effective communication with the client and internal stakeholders. The role will focus on maximizing project performance, profitability, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Requirements And Skills Profile

• Higher Education in Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with significant experience in project management in contract mining;
• Proven experience managing mining projects, preferably open-pit mining and contract mining operations;
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, project execution, planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management;
• Proven experience managing project teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers;
• Strong understanding of mining operations, equipment, infrastructure, mobilization, commissioning, and operational readiness;
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and performance indicators;
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including project cost control, cash flow, forecasting, variations, claims, and contractual requirements;
• Experience in contract management and client relationship management, with the ability to manage contractual interfaces and resolve project-related issues;
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, operational constraints, and critical dependencies;
• Strong coordination skills across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other support functions;
• Ability to establish effective project governance, reporting structures, KPIs, and performance management routines;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills;
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management/planning tools;
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred);
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and people management skills;
• High level of accountability, organization, reliability, and attention to detail;
• Proactive mindset with strong initiative and a strong focus on delivery and continuous improvement;
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational excellence standards;
• Experience working in multicultural and remote project environments is an advantage;
• Previous experience in large-scale mining mobilization, greenfield projects, or project start-ups is an advantage.

Workplace:

Guinea Conakry - Mandiana Project.