PROJECT MANAGER – MINING & INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Queensland Metal Recyclers (QMR) is a leading metal recycling and recovery business delivering large-scale projects across the mining, resources, demolition, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

With a growing portfolio of mining and major industrial projects, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects Team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands heavy industry, mining and project-based work and is comfortable managing people, equipment, transport, clients and contractors in a fast-moving environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of QMR projects across Queensland and potentially interstate.

Projects may involve:

Mining scrap recovery and removal

Large-scale steel cutting and processing

Demolition and dismantling works

Heavy industrial recovery projects

Mining equipment and infrastructure dismantling

Oxy/LPG cutting operations

Loading and transport of scrap materials

Shutdown and project-based works

Large-scale off-site metal recovery projects

You will work closely with QMR's management and operations teams to ensure projects are properly planned, resourced and delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects from initial mobilisation through to completion

Develop project schedules, work programs, and mobilisation plans

Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and transport

Liaise directly with clients, site representatives, and contractors

Coordinate site access, inductions, and client onboarding requirements

Ensure project-specific documentation and SWMS/JSA requirements are in place

Monitor project progress, productivity, and costs

Coordinate transport requirements including trucks, floats, road trains,



and other specialised transport

Plan and coordinate heavy equipment including material handlers, excavators, forklifts, cranes, and cutting equipment

Manage daily site activities and resolve operational issues as they arise

Coordinate QMR personnel and subcontractors on site

Maintain regular communication with management regarding project progress

Identify potential delays, risks, and additional project requirements

Assist with variations, additional works, and client requests

Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope and commercial requirements

Maintain accurate project records, timesheets, dockets, and supporting documentation

Complete project close-out and handover requirements

Ensure QMR's safety, environmental and quality requirements are maintained throughout the project

THE RIGHT PERSON

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and commercially minded.

You will need to be comfortable spending time on site, walking through a work area, talking to operators and tradespeople, coordinating equipment, and making decisions when things don't go exactly to plan.

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience managing projects within the mining, resources, heavy industrial, demolition, civil or similar sectors

Robust understanding of heavy equipment and site-based operations

Experience coordinating labour, plant, transport, and subcontractors

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication and client management skills

Ability to read and understand project scopes and work requirements





Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Strong problem-solving skills

A high level of safety awareness

Current Driver Licence

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required

HIGHLY REGARDED

Experience or knowledge in:

Scrap metal recovery and recycling

Oxy/LPG cutting

Heavy steel processing

Mining shutdowns

Demolition and dismantling

Material handling and loading operations

Heavy haulage and transport coordination

Crane and lifting operations

Mining site requirements and onboarding

Standard 11 / S11

Coal Board Medical requirements

Client-specific mining inductions and compliance systems

Relevant qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Mining, Civil or a related field will be highly regarded, however, practical industry experience will be equally important.

WHY JOIN QMR?

QMR is a growing Australian-owned business with an expanding Projects Team and an increasing pipeline of major mining and industrial work.

This position provides the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of projects rather than managing the same type of job every day.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced QMR operators, supervisors and management while being given genuine responsibility for delivering projects successfully.

We offer:

Competitive salary package based on experience

Ongoing mining and industrial project work

Variety of large-scale projects

Opportunity to work with major mining and industrial clients

Support from an experienced management and operations team

Career progression within a growing business

Company vehicle and/or vehicle allowance for the right candidate

Phone and other project management resources provided

Phone and other project management resources provided

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