Cj - Project Manager - Civils

16th September, 2025 WHO ARE WE?
Guma-Warnii are an Indigenous company, established as a result of a valued and growing relationship that began on Kuruma Country.
We provide mining & civil construction services, labour hire & cultural services.
Guma-Warnii builds a bridge between the mining industry and the traditional way of life throughout the Pilbara Region.
We are committed to building and maintaining a strong supported workplace, with a culture that is strengthened by diversity, inclusion, and respect within our people.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage you to apply.ABOUT THE ROLE:We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager/Lead to lead our skilled Projects Delivery Team with work based across the Pilbara FIFO from Perth.
Our scope of works are currently Earthworks NPI & Civil Construction on Iron Ore Mine sites with multiple projects under way, and others in the pipeline.
The initial project involves bulk and detailed earthworks and associated civil works on a Tier 1 Iron Ore minesite where we are in the final stages of one Project, and ramping up for the next.
Due to the nature of the Project, we are focusing on hiring a Project Manager with strong Earthworks & related NPIC Mining Civils experience.Our Project Values are ranging from $5m-$50m, working mostly on Tier 1 Iron Ore Mine Sites.
This role is an Project Term Contract commencing ASAP.
We have multiple projects in the Pipeline also for long term employment potential.
DUTIES: Reporting to our General Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Projects on-site Manage, liaise with, and manage staff, sub-contractors and suppliers, by suitably selecting, evaluating, monitoring, and controlling performance and meeting of deliverables.
Complete construction HR objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling and disciplining employees and direct reports.
Communicate job expectations to all personnel.
Plan for, implement, monitor and adhere to policies and procedures, of both the Company and the client, and all other stakeholders as required.
Convey various construction information to company management including statistics, budget information, personnel and sub-contractor performance, and contribute to company strategic plans and reviews, and implementation of company quality and customer-service standards.
Resolve problems and identify construction management system improvements.
Meet construction budgets and timeframes through implementation of suitable controls, monitoring, managing, and reporting.
Understand the contract, scopes of works, engineering specifications and drawings, and identify variations under the contract to any of the commercial and/or technical requirements.
Resolve design issues, evaluate and implement change orders.
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by ensuring standards and any legal regulations are complied with.
Enhance the companies reputation by exploring opportunities to add value to projects and communicating this with clients.
Seek out, communicate, obtain approvals for change, and implement various improvements in methodology to improve on project safety, quality, budget, and timeframe.
Attend various sites and facilities to gather information and assess site conditions.
Participate in post award tender negotiations.
Provide planning and logistical support.
Participate in various company improvement forums, ie lessons learnt, procedural reviews etc.
Networking and representation of the company to promote/nurture future business prospects.
Other duties as required for successful Project Management role REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Qualification in Project Management (Diploma) and/or Building Certification Accredited qualification relevant to the role which may include trade qualification and/or a Certificate or Diploma level qualification 10 years experience in managing earthworks and civil construction projects in the Mining Industry Clear and professional communication skills MS Suite experience (Microsoft Excel & Project) Clear and professional written & verbal communication, as well as efficient reporting skills S26 Supervisor Qual or Supervisors Section 44 Certificate White Card Police Clearance Ability to pass Pre-Employment Medical including CVD Risk assessment RTIO Inductions (Advantage) WHY US?
Well established Projects Team with a strong record of long tenure within the Company Employee Assistance Program offered Employee Journey Program Close & long term working relationship with Tier 1 Clients with a lot of repeat work A Company big enough to deliver; but small enough to care To be considered immediately; "Apply Now".
For confidential Enquiries, please contact Caroline Jackson; Recruitment Manager on ************.
If you are being considered for the role, we will contact you via telephone for an initial screen within 2 weeks' of your application.Due to the location and logistical reasons, we are only considering applicants that reside in Perth Metro & Surrounds.As we have the support of Internal Recruiters backed with Agency support, we won't accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Agencies.
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