Manager Project Delivery

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About the Role

The Smelter Refinery Expansion (SRE) Project aims to support a staged expansion of the Olympic Dam and refinery facilities. As the Manager Project Delivery, you will work to provide construction and delivery capability support to the project. This will include liaising with and managing the EPCM delivery contractor whilst supporting the projects customer needs. This position will initially be full-time (Monday to Friday) based in Adelaide before transitioning to a 14/7 site based role from late 2026.

• Liaise with and manage the EPCM service provider to deliver project outcomes
• Explore and iteratively reassesses the best fit solutions taking ownership of project decisions and outcomes and manage impacts to value across the project lifecycle (e.g. social, environmental, commercial),
• Develop integrated project deliverables and project work across projects through interfacing with stakeholders and managing the successful transition of project/phase closure.
• Develop and implement project turnover processes and execute commissioning/handover activities to facilitate the successful commissioning of equipment/projects across BHP.
• Monitor HSE compliance and apply appropriate methodologies/standards to deliver effective construction projects across BHP, Define project objectives/schedules and identify critical activities and monitor the project plan/schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects at BHP, Monitor and manage project performance to deliver projects in line with safety standards, requirements, budget and scope.
• Manage contract execution and analysis to maximise operational and financial performance and mitigate exposure and risk, Build a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.

As the successful applicant you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience leading construction projects in complex processing pyrometallurgical plants, Experience working under an EPCM delivery model.
• Previous experience in delivering a Mega Project exceeding $1B, Ability to transition to a site roster of 2 weeks on 1 week off during execution.
• Safety orientated with sound OH&S knowledge and specific statutory obligations.
• Previous leadership experience with a focus on building a culture of collaboration, problem solving & innovation, Strong technical and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in risk management including material risk, Demonstrated experience as an operational site technical expert for mechanical engineering.
• Technical governance for engineering standards, with sound knowledge of document control, Experience in review & development of quality technical documents & SOW.
• Ability to effectively manage contractors and consultants, Demonstrated experience at establishing and maintaining productive relationships and working collaboratively.

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