Vanguard Mining is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver mining and mineral processing equipment projects from award through to handover. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will own scope, schedule, budget and quality across concurrent projects and act as the primary point of contact for clients during execution. You will work to the Project Delivery Framework, lead Project Engineers through engineering and design, fabrication, logistics, installation and commissioning, and coordinate global fabrication partners and suppliers. This is a hands‐on delivery role in a small, fast‐paced, client‐driven team, suited to a project manager with a technical background who is as comfortable with the cashflow sheet as with the site call. Success in this role is measured by projects delivered on time, within budget and to specification, clients who come back, and a clean handover to aftersales and site support teams.
Key responsibilities
Plan, execute and close projects in line with the Project Delivery Framework, delivering to scope, schedule and budget
Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders, and develop and maintain project execution plans covering schedules, budgets, resourcing and risk
Act as the primary point of contact for clients during project execution, run supplier progress meetings and prepare monthly progress reports
Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts and cashflow, control expenditure within delegated authority, and prepare cost variations and extension of time requests to clients
Build and maintain project schedules and milestones in MS Project,



monitor progress and act early on delays and overruns
Assess and manage changes to scope, schedule and budget, making sure change requests are documented, approved and reflected in the project plan
Provide and review technical input across the project lifecycle, from engineering and design through fabrication, logistics, installation, commissioning and aftersales support
Support Project Engineers to deliver technical and quality documentation, including IOMs, Parts Manuals, ITPs and MDRs, to a high industry standard
Enforce quality standards against internal, client and Australian Standards requirements within the ISO ****, ***** and ***** framework, conduct vendor quality checks and manage non‐conformances through to corrective action
Lead project closure, including final inspections and client acceptance, financial close‐out, spares lists and IOM handover to the aftersales and site support teams, and post‐project lessons learned
About you
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (process engineering, metallurgy), or equivalent demonstrated industry experience
Minimum 5 years of project management experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry,



delivering equipment projects end to end
Demonstrated capability in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and technical oversight
Experience working directly with clients, vendors and multidisciplinary teams, including offshore fabrication partners
Working knowledge of Australian Standards and the regulatory frameworks that apply to mining and heavy industry
Proficient with MS Project and established project management methodologies and tools. PMP or equivalent certification is desirable
Formal training in contract management, risk assessment or health and safety is an advantage
Commercially aware, with sound judgement that balances safety, quality, schedule and cost
Adaptable and comfortable in a small, fast‐paced team where you own outcomes rather than manage a process
Willing to travel domestically and internationally to support clients, suppliers and site activities, and to work outside standard hours when project deadlines require it
About us
Vanguard Mining is a growing Australian engineering company delivering cutting-edge crushing, screening, conveying and mineral processing solutions. Established in ****, Vanguard Mining specialises in the design, engineering, procurement and supply of mineral processing and bulk materials handling equipment. Our integrated delivery model, practical engineering expertise and close relationships with leading global manufacturing partners allow us to deliver high‐quality, low‐risk solutions tailored to customers' operational requirements.
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📌 Project Manager (Perth)
🏢 Vanguard Mining
📍 Perth