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Karlayura Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major civil infrastructure project at a large-scale mining operation in Weipa, Far North Queensland.

This is a long-term FIFO opportunity offering the chance to oversee complex civil construction works in a challenging and rewarding environment while leading a high-performing site delivery team.

About the Role

Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of a significant civil infrastructure package involving major haul road construction, large-scale drainage and culvert works, and contractor management across multiple work fronts.

Working within a self-perform and subcontractor delivery model, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What's on Offer

• Salary / Rate dependent on EXP
• FIFO to Weipa, QLD
• 10:4 or 14:7 roster
• Long-term project pipeline
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided
• Site vehicle provided whilst on roster
• Opportunity to work on major mining infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale civil construction projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets and forecasting
• Oversee procurement, tender evaluation and contractor engagement
• Drive production tracking and KPI performance
• Coordinate quality assurance and compliance activities
• Manage technical queries and construction methodology reviews
• Ensure environmental and project management plans are implemented
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Promote a positive safety culture across all project activities

About You To be successful, you will possess:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years' experience in senior project leadership roles
• Proven experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, scheduling and cost management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence

Highly Regarded Experience

• Haul road construction
• Tailings storage facilities and dam wall raises
• Large-scale earthworks and mining infrastructure projects
• Gravity decant structures
• Water management and civil construction within mining environments
• Estimating and delivery within contractor-based project models

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing project team delivering critical infrastructure within one of Australia's largest resource operations.

You'll be involved in technically challenging works, lead experienced multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects that have long-term operational significance.

Email Heath @ heath.weeding@karlayurapersonnel.com.au
 

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