Project Manager - Drill & Blast

• Client-side role, 5/2 roster!
• Work with seasoned leaders
• Excellent salary package + benefits.

 
The role:
Our client is leading the charge in driving renewables forward in Australia, with a $13bn mammoth project in NSW. Offering state-of-the-art camp and facilities to support the FIFO lifestyle, you will have all your recreational activities covered at camp. This project is culture focused, requiring cross-functional collaboration in ensuring this project is delivered on time, on budget in 2028.
As the Project Manager – Drill & Blast, you are responsible for on-site leadership, project management and oversight of all underground activities, predominantly Drill & Blast activities for power station development. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable in leading and managing the work of a surveillance team.
 
Responsibilities:

• Maintain high health and safety standards, implementing safety plans and exhibiting consistent behaviours.
• Lead power station complex development oversight, including excavation, rock support, and ventilation.
• Lead, manage, coach, and develop team members in achieving goals and improving work practices.
• Utilize flexible interpersonal style and appropriate leadership behaviours to build positive work relationships.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve conflicts and maintain effective working relationships.
• Support Senior Project Manager in managing Owners/Employer’s site teams.
• Ensure construction compliance with Employer’s Design and Construction Requirements.
• Constantly review Contractor's excavation activities to detect performance deficiencies.
• Conduct daily site coordination meetings, review daily diaries, and monitor resource levels.
• Monitor deployment of Contractor’s construction resources and confirm daily resource reports.
• Manage on-site Quality Management activities, review, and approve Contractor’s documentation.
• Provide guidance to ensure inspections, tests, and remedies are carried out in the project’s best interest.
• Oversight of cavern construction activities for compliance with quality requirements.
• Proactively manage and review Owner’s Team Non-Conformance Reports.
• Support monitoring and oversight of cavern works, including drill and blast.
• Participate in joint assessments of actual ground conditions and support geotechnical assessments.
• Monitor progress in construction areas and assist Environmental and Safety Assurance officers.
• Review Contractor method statements and assess progress against the program.
• Regularly report on work status, progress, and address issues related to quality, safety, and progress.
• Formally communicate relevant issues to the contractor and within the Owner’s Team through ACONEX.

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction/project management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Extensive experience in managing large scale, high risk underground infrastructure projects, including Drill & Blast planning and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of quality, WHS, environmental and employment policies, procedures, and standards.

 
About Evolve:
Since 2004, Evolve Talent has been supporting specialised talent in with connecting Australian businesses nationwide.
As an award-winning agency in 2022 and a current 2023 finalist, Evolve Talent is renowned and awarded for its 'Candidate Experience' and service delivery across its five specialised divisions, including Design & Construct, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources and Safety & Environment.

How to Apply:
Click APPLY or contact Laura Neary on 0410 957 *** / ***********@evolvetalent.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Evolve Talent is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.