Senior Project Manager

With offiWith offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the mining and metals; infrastructure and process industries. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a rich and diverse career.

ADP (a Lycopodium business) is inviting expressions of interest for a site-based Senior Project Manager.

The tasks you will perform include but are not limited to:

Oversee and manage complex construction projects from inception to completion.

Develop and implement customised project plans to meet Company and client objectives.

Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate resources to ensure project success.

Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.

The expertise you'll bring:                     

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering

15+ years proven experience in minerals processing and related industries

Experience in minerals processing and working on projects in Africa is critical

Demonstrated success in leading and completing large brown and green fields projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical background with a broad multi-disciplinary base in mineral processing plant and associated infrastructure construction.

Demonstrate success and understanding of project implementation, constructability, OH&S, environmental, community and industrial relations issues.

Ability to achieve consistently high standards within budget and schedule constraints.

Exceptional organisational and leadership skills with a flair for delegation and strong capacity for clear thinking and planning.

Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks while ensuring attention to detail.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment

Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.

Ability and Willingness to spend extended periods of time on project sites.

The benefits we'll provide

ADP/Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.

Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.

Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

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