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Project Engineer – Construction, Surface
South32. Coordinate and support construction activities for surface infrastructure, including process plants, roads, water management systems, power distribution infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and administrative buildings .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while managing contractor relationships and project logistics. Proficient in project management principles, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering6+ Years Experience In Construction ProjectsContractor ManagementSafety Culture DevelopmentProject Management Principles
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Hard Skills
Construction CoordinationEngineering Deliverables ManagementRisk AssessmentBudget PreparationQuality Standards ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance ImplementationConstruction Procedures DevelopmentLogistics ManagementTechnical Documentation CoordinationStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsTeam CollaborationCoaching And Guidance
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeBIMVDC
Industry Keywords
Mining ProjectsInfrastructure ConstructionProcess PlantsWater Management SystemsPower Distribution InfrastructureConstruction Contract AdministrationContinuous Improvement ProgramsUnion And Non-Union Workforce Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate and support construction activities for surface infrastructure, including process plants, roads, water management systems, power distribution infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and administrative buildings
- Champion safety culture and support health, safety, environmental, regulatory, permit, and community commitments
- Participate in field inspections, risk assessments, and safety initiatives
- Coordinate contractor and subcontractor construction execution
- Assist with sourcing and execution strategies for major construction work packages
- Review and monitor project schedules, identify risks, and support recovery plans
- Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical information between owners, engineers, vendors, and contractors
- Support constructability reviews, HAZOP studies, commissioning planning, and operational readiness activities
- Assist with construction procedures and execution plans
- Manage contractor and stakeholder relationships, performance, risk assessments, and mitigation measures
- Manage issuance and tracking of owner-supplied equipment and bulk materials
- Coordinate site services and equipment/material deliveries, including care and preservation
- Support budget preparation, progress reporting, cost tracking, forecasting, and performance measurement
- Ensure compliance with change management and project governance requirements
- Support construction documentation and upcoming work packages
- Support VDC and BIM initiatives and monitor digital construction performance metrics
- Ensure quality standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements are met
- Participate in quality improvement and continuous improvement programs
- Provide guidance, coaching, scheduling, and coordination for project personnel and contractors
- Support development of high-performing project teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, a technical degree with relevant trade qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of experience supporting large-scale mining, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects
- Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, technical documentation, and vendor information
- Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and construction service providers
- Experience managing project logistics and construction resources
- Experience working with both union and non-union workforces
- Demonstrated success developing and maintaining a strong safety culture
- Experience implementing environmental compliance requirements in construction environments
- Knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, trade practices, and industry standards
- Understanding of project management principles related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively within diverse and cross-cultural teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to operate a company vehicle and meet company driving and insurance requirements
- Preferred: experience supporting major mining projects from design through commissioning
- Preferred: experience with process plant, water treatment, power, civil, or heavy industrial infrastructure projects
- Preferred: familiarity with BIM, VDC, or other digital construction tools
- Preferred: experience supporting commissioning, handover, and operational readiness programs
- Preferred: knowledge of construction contract administration and procurement processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual short-term incentive bonus recognizing individual performance and overall business success
- Retirement savings matching up to a certain percentage
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers
- 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers