Senior Mining Construction PM - Large-Scale Projects-On-Site

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life cover

Disability cover

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Site accommodation

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a Senior Project Manager for major mining construction near Welkom. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in project management with 7+ years in mining, plus strong MS Project/Primavera skills and a proven safety and environmental track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Master’s or PMP is a plus.
• 12+ years progressively responsible project management, 7+ years in mining construction.
• Experience managing budgets > R100 million.
• Knowledge of mining construction methods, equipment and materials.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Willing to reside or commute to Welkom area; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of large-scale mining construction projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans: scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk.
• Oversee contractor and supplier selection and management.
• Ensure strict health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with senior management, operations and external parties.
• Control costs and ensure budget adherence.
• Facilitate project meetings and risk assessments.
• Ensure construction quality meets specs and standards.
• Lead and motivate project teams for high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Health and safety

Communication

Budgeting / cost control

Scheduling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a Senior Project Manager for major mining construction near Welkom. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in project management with 7+ years in mining, plus strong MS Project/Primavera skills and a proven safety and environmental track record.