Company Description Gadaleta Steel Fabrication Pty Ltd (GSF) supports mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects across South Australia through heavy steel fabrication, structural repairs, and shutdown services. Operating from workshops in Whyalla and Port Pirie, GSF delivers regional access to advanced steel capabilities for contractors, asset owners, and maintenance teams across the Spencer Gulf and wider regional areas. With more than 20 years of experience, the business provides structural solutions for sectors including mining, energy, transport infrastructure, heavy industry, manufacturing, and construction.

Core capabilities span heavy structural steel and plate fabrication, mobile plant repairs, pipework and ducting, tanks and pressure components, access platforms, and specialist welding in stainless steel. GSF operates under structured Health, Safety, Welfare, and Environmental management systems, ensuring safe, responsible work that meets required industry standards.

Role Description The Project Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Whyalla, SA, overseeing steel fabrication and structural repair projects from planning through completion. This role coordinates project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to specification for mining, industrial, and infrastructure clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with internal fabrication teams and external stakeholders, managing change requests, monitoring progress against milestones, and resolving issues that may impact delivery.

The role also involves contributing to continuous improvement, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and preparing accurate project documentation and reporting.

Key responsibilities

- Managing projects from initial planning through to completion and handover
- Developing and maintaining project schedules,



budgets and timelines
- Coordinating with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
- Monitoring project progress and proactively managing risks, issues and variations
- Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed specifications, quality standards and deadlines
- Reviewing project documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work
- Managing procurement and coordinating materials and resources
- Working closely with our workshop and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Providing regular project updates to management and clients
- Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, quality and industry requirements
- Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering a high level of customer service

About you

- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules and deliverables
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively with clients, trades, suppliers and internal teams
- Experience in the steel fabrication, structural steel, engineering, construction or manufacturing industries will be highly regarded

Why Join Gadaleta Steel Fabrication?

- Join an established and growing Whyalla-based business
- Work on a variety of engaging steel fabrication projects
- Take ownership of projects from start to finish
- Work alongside an experienced and dedicated team
- Opportunity for long-term career development
- Be part of a company that values quality, safety and delivering for its customers

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a professional team in Whyalla, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Project Manager (Whyalla)
🏢 Gadaleta Steel Fabrication
📍 Whyalla