Project Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead to develop their career with our leading Tier One mining company.

• Lifecycle Project Delivery:

• Manage projects through the entire lifecycle (pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, execution, commissioning, handover, closeout) at Paraburdoo mine sites.
• Management of all project elements (cost, quality, schedule, site delivery & safety) related to capital projects in accordance with the Sustaining Capital Portfolio Framework.
• Management of works required to complete each project phase including client requirements, options analysis, site investigation, data collection, carbon reduction strategy, detailed design, technical reviews, risk assessments and workshops, developing project delivery strategy, tendering, tender evaluation, procurement, contract award, early contractor involvement, shutdown planning, resources planning, construction, commissioning, handover, and close out.

• Management of, and liaison with, the project team:

• Provide guidance and support to project engineers, site engineers, and on-site project advisors.
• Collaborate well with project support functions (including procurement, cost analysis, estimators, planners, shutdown schedulers, travel, accommodation, and mobilisation teams).
• Manage consultants; engineering service providers and contractors in the delivery of projects ensuring project objectives are met.
• Challenge stakeholders, consultants, contractors etc to develop innovative solutions with a particular focus on reducing carbon emissions.

• Stakeholder engagement:

• Liaise with internal clients and stakeholders (maintenance, operations, plant, mining) to understand client requirements.
• Develop and gain agreement from key stakeholders on co-commitments for project delivery.
• Engage stakeholders', technical assurance, and engineering support teams in design reviews.
• Develop relationships, engage, and liaise with all stakeholders providing progress updates of engineering and construction activities in accordance with the project schedule.

• Reporting:

• Provide progress reports and updates as required and directed by your team leader.
• Provide input for and participate in project progress reviews, steering committee meetings, cost forecasting updates, schedule updates.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost estimating, cost forecasting, and analysis in accordance with Capital Accounting principles.
• Capturing, reporting, and driving lessons learnt.

• Capital Funding and Governance:

• Deliver the project utilising the Sustaining Capital Portfolio Framework.
• Develop the project and seek endorsement at the conclusion of each project phase in accordance with the Stage Gate framework.
• Identify the business risk for the project and develop the business case.
• Seek funding to support each phase of the project.
• Develop and participate in improvement initiatives related to capital project delivery.

• Safety, Culture and Core Values:

• Responsible for demonstrating leadership and positive behaviours to the project team and stakeholders.
• Exhibiting and promoting the core values: care, courage, and curiosity.
• Actively participate in safety programs like Leadership in the Field, Lifesaving Commitments, and Critical Risk Management.

Key Requirements

• Experience with project management in studies and construction (leading project team for full life cycle).
• Knowledge and experience with itinerant plant regulation and standards.
• Experience with delivering capital projects (gated framework).
• Experience with project delivery in the mining industry.
• Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Structural
• Or
• Trade Certificate + Project Management Training

Core Skills

• Developing cost estimates, managing budgets, and developing and managing schedules.
• Technical experience in multi-disciplinary projects (i.e. structural, mechanical, electrical, controls) for mining, plant, and processing projects.
• Commercial experience developing and managing contracts, assessing claims, and dispute resolution.

What We Offer

Please note that we can only consider those that do not require Visa Sponsorship. Please no Recruitment Agencies - we are one ourselves