Senior Mining Project Construction Lead

Marvel Placement Consultants; Mooinooi; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Construction Manager for a mining project in Mooinooi, North West. You will provide dedicated site supervision and oversee contractors to ensure compliance with project specs, safety standards and schedules.

The role requires strong mining industry experience, proven contractor management, and the ability to coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Plant Operations and Safety teams to deliver projects safely and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in engineering or construction management disciplines.
• 7+ years of mining/plant construction or engineering project experience.
• Experience in construction site supervision and contractor management in mining or industrial projects.
• MHSA and OHSACT knowledge and compliance experience.
• Experience monitoring progress, schedules and milestones.
• Knowledge of contractor method statements, risk assessments, quality control and site safety.
• Experience with site inspections, daily diaries and progress reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• PM/CM certification is advantageous; rigging knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated construction site supervision and support to the Project Manager.
• Manage and monitor contractors to ensure work meets approved scopes, specs and standards.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding and ensure safety and compliance for site access.
• Monitor contractor method statements, work procedures, tools and equipment.
• Identify performance issues and escalate non-compliance where necessary.
• Maintain daily diaries and progress reports; ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Plant Operations and Safety teams.
• Ensure project governance, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Rigging knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Trade Test (Red Seal) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Construction Manager for a mining project in Mooinooi, North West. You will provide dedicated site supervision and oversee contractors to ensure compliance with project specs, safety standards and schedules.

The role requires strong mining industry experience, proven contractor management, and the ability to coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Plant Operations and Safety teams to deliver projects safely and on time.