• The Role: Project Lead
• The Department: Project Delivery
• The Location: Perth Based with a Tier 1 Mining Company
• The Offer: An attractive rate of pay will be offered commenserate with experinece

The Project Lead will manage the full life cycle of civil infrastructure repair projects resulting from a cyclone in the Pilbara earlier this year. This
includes leading planning, execution, and close-out phases, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets are met.

The role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact outcomes in
a complex operational environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead the delivery of multiple civil recovery projects from initiation to completion.
· Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems.
· Establish and maintain integrated schedules across work packages; monitor progress and manage risks.
· Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and external contractors.
· Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
· Oversee quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
· Engage with stakeholders including government bodies, local communities, and internal teams.
· Prepare and present project reports, updates, and recommendations.
· Maintain accurate documentation and support audits and reviews.

Preferred Background / Industry Experience
· Civil infrastructure delivery, particularly in disaster recovery or remediation contexts.
· Experience managing projects impacted by natural disasters or extreme weather events.
· Familiarity with construction sequencing, WBS, and change control processes.
· Exposure to government-funded infrastructure programs or regional development initiatives.
· Understanding of risk management, QA/QC, and community engagement in civil works.

Qualifications & Experience
· Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
· 5+ years of experience in project delivery, ideally in infrastructure or recovery projects.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
· Familiarity with SAP and document control systems is advantageous.
· Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

To be considered for this role you must currently be residing in Perth Western Australian and be legally entitled to work in Australia.

If you would to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact David Hinton on 0424 892 380 or 08 9217 0510

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.