At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely and on schedule.
- Company: Join Harmony Australasia, a leader in gold and copper mining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, health initiatives, and gym access.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a thriving international organisation.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of copper mining in Australia.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 10-15 years of project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine. We are proud to have recently joined Harmony Australasia. Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
We are seeking an experienced Project Superintendent who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction activities on a job site. This role ensures that projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to plans, specifications, and quality standards. The superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader coordinating subcontractors, trades, suppliers, inspections, and field staff.
The role bridges field execution and project management by maintaining productivity, resolving site issues, and enforcing safety and compliance requirements. Reporting to the Capital Projects Manager, this role is offered on a 5/2, 4/3 days roster.
As Project Superintendent your duties will entail the following, however not limited to:
- Manage Project Engineers for all site related projects
- Coordinate sequencing of work to maintain project flow and productivity
- Conduct daily inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, and safety
- Work with project team to maintain short-term and long-term schedules
- Coordinate project activities to meet milestone deadlines
- Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when delays occur
- Monitor Project Team productivity and resource allocation
- Lead weekly coordination and look-ahead planning meetings – include all people
- Enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations
- Maintain safety documentation and inspection records
- Assist project team in controlling project costs and minimizing rework
- Identify scope changes and potential management of change with project team
About You: To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or relevant discipline)
- 10–15+ years of relevant engineering/project management experience
- Team leadership and conflict resolution
- Decision-making under pressure
- Strong organizational and multitasking ability
- Problem-solving and proactive response to project delay and team management
- Ability to motivate contractors and Project Engineers and maintain accountability
- Ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Meeting facilitation and reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Project management experience (all project levels)
- Work with independent scheduler for all projects
Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus. Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation. Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar. Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
Project Superintendent in Cobar employer: Harmony Australasia
Harmony is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Brisbane with flexible working practices, including the option to work from home two days a week. Employees benefit from participation in a company bonus scheme, corporate discounts, and the chance to grow within a leading international mining company that values diversity and collaboration. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to data governance and quality, Harmony provides a meaningful and rewarding career path for the Power BI Report Developer role.
