Stellar Recruitment is proud to partner with Glencore, who are currently seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of the Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) Project, a major brownfield expansion within their Mount Isa operations.
This role will initially be based in Brisbane, then transition to a FIFO/DIDO arrangement to Mount Isa during project execution, working a Monday – Friday roster.
As Construction Manager, you will take ownership of planning, coordinating and executing all construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery within an active mining and processing environment.
Your Benefits
Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts and retail offers
Leadership development programs and career progression pathways
Participation in a major, high-profile capital project
FIFO flexibility with transition from Brisbane to Mount Isa
About the role
The Construction Manager – Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering one of Glencore's most significant growth projects.
This position is accountable for the planning, coordination and execution of all construction activities, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient and aligned with project scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements.
Initially supporting project development in Brisbane, the role will transition to FIFO Mount Isa during execution.
You will lead multiple contractors and complex work packages, ensuring safe construction delivery within an active mining and processing workplace while supporting successful commissioning and handover.
Key responsibilities




Lead development and execution of the project construction strategy
Manage all construction activities in line with approved scope, cost, schedule and quality
Drive safe, predictable and efficient construction delivery outcomes
Oversee contractor performance, governance and workforce mobilisation
Manage brownfield integration within an active mining operation
Coordinate shutdowns, tie‐ins, isolations and SIMOPS activities
Ensure compliance with SHMS and site safety systems
Monitor construction performance across cost, schedule and productivity metrics
Support commissioning, startup and handover to operations
Build strong stakeholder relationships across project, operations and contractor teams
About you
You are an experienced construction leader with a robust background in delivering major mining or industrial projects, ideally within brownfield environments.
You bring a proven ability to manage complex contractor workforces, navigate operational interfaces and deliver projects safely and efficiently from execution through to commissioning.
Extensive experience in major mining, infrastructure or industrial project delivery
Proven leadership of construction execution on large capital projects
Strong contractor management and commercial acumen
Experience working within live operational or brownfield environments
Deep understanding of SHMS, risk management and safety leadership
Ability to lead large, multi‐disciplinary teams
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience supporting commissioning and operational handover
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline (preferred)
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