Construction Manager - Steel and Plastic Piping - Mining

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Artisan level qualified (e.g. boilermaker, welder, fitter, mechanical trades), with extensive hands on experience having worked as a construction manager within the steel piping and mining industries combined with strong leadership experience is essential for the role. Mechanical engineering qualifications will be considered a strong advantage.
• A good understanding of safety, qc and welding is essential for the role.
• Extensive experience in pipeline construction projects (steel and plastic).
• Experience managing large construction teams on pipeline/mine-related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of welding, QC, and safety management.
• Medically fit for duty (fitness assessments as per mine/construction site entry requirements).
• Police clearance certificate required.
• Strong technical understanding of pipeline construction, steel, and plastic welding.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to make independent decisions on-site.
• Financial acumen for managing project costs and resources.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and commit to long-term site-based projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing large-scale pipeline construction projects involving steel and plastic piping.
• Lead site operations, manage teams, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and deliver projects to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Manage large teams on large mining projects at site operations on a national basis.
• Managing site operations across multiple fronts, including steel welding of steel pipelines, butt welding, plastic welding (butt fusion) deforming and lining. Pop and stub process.
• Leading and supervising large site teams, ensuring productivity, quality, and compliance.
• Overseeing safety, qc, and welding standards across all large mining steel pipeline projects.
• Resolving site issues independently, including troubleshooting and fixing equipment (e.g. generators).
• Presenting project reports, budgets, and resource allocation to senior management.
• Collaborating closely with senior management to ensure alignment on project goals and progress.
• Maintaining discipline, professionalism, and positive morale among diverse teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within time, quality, and budget constraints.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.