Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a significant brownfields growth capital project valued at approximately $150M. The project is currently in FEL3, with completion targeted for mid-2029.
This is a 12-month initial contract with strong potential for extension for the right candidate.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering project outcomes across HSE, quality, cost and schedule, while managing internal and external resources to support safe, controlled execution across the full project lifecycle—from front-end studies through to construction, commissioning and close-out.
Location: Perth metro office-based in 2026, with site travel as required (no FIFO)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start: Target early September
Rates: Will reflect your level of expertise
About the Project
This brownfields upgrade forms part of a broader growth program and includes:
- Processing plant upgrade modifications
- Procurement and installation of a new SAG ball crushing mill
- Feeder bin and DSM screens
- Early works and long-lead items that have already been funded and approved
- Lead and coordinate project activities and resources to meet stakeholder expectations
- Manage delivery across project phases, from front-end loading through to execution, construction and close-out
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems
- Build and lead a high-performing project team, clarifying roles and driving accountability
- Oversee front-end loading to required FEL standards, including FEL2.1, FEL2.2 and FEL3
- Drive best-practice project management through clear KPIs, disciplined governance and continuous improvement
- Manage estimating, cost control, planning and scheduling with support from Project Services
- Lead risk management activities, including regular threats and opportunities reviews
- Manage change control, procurement governance and contractor performance
- Ensure construction, commissioning and handover activities are well planned and safely executed
- Lead operational readiness planning in collaboration with the asset owner and stakeholder groups
- Lead and participate in independent peer reviews and post-project reviews
You will be an experienced project management professional with proven brownfields delivery capability and exposure to complex industrial operating environments.
Ideal experience includes:
- Experience delivering chemical processing and/or minerals processing projects
- Brownfields delivery experience across both front-end studies and construction execution
- Demonstrated delivery of larger capital projects, ideally $100M+
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
- Typically 10–15 years’ experience in industrial project management
- PMP or equivalent certification desirable
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Project Manager with strong brownfields capital project delivery experience, we would welcome your application.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
