Senior Project Manager - ( 26000025 )
Description
At Stantec - Energy & Resources , we are designers, engineers and project managers. We take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with good stewardship, environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements. Together we innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
About The Role
Join Stantec’s Energy & Resources team in Perth and take the lead on one of the most exciting new developments in the mining sector — the Kingking Gold & Copper Project in the Philippines, a world-class greenfield site with an expected 38-year mine life and significant gold and copper reserves.
As Senior Project Manager reporting to the Project Director, you’ll drive the successful delivery of a significant portion of this major program from DFS through to execution, leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and construction management. This role offers the opportunity to shape large-scale mining infrastructure, partner closely with industry leaders, and deliver a project that will help deliver the next generation of critical minerals.
Scope Accountabilities
Site Wide power, water, utilities and roads.
Port facility includes near shore jetty, materials handling and onshore storage and handling.
Temporary and permanent accommodation
Copper concentrate storage
Warehousing
Administration facilities
Induction and training centre
Control centre
Security and gatehouse
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Supporting the projects full lifecycle starting with DFS, the current project phase— including design management, tendering, contract administration, scheduling, financial management, and risk mitigation.
Leading project delivery to ensure outcomes meet client and stakeholder expectations.
Acting as the central point for team collaboration and coordination for the area of accountability.
Assisting in contract reviews and negotiations, and verifying timeframes, milestones, and budgets.
Managing resource allocation to ensure program milestones are met.
Delivering projects in accordance with contractual requirements.
Coordinating subconsultants and subcontractors to support project outcomes.
Reviewing and refining work procedures to drive operational improvement and quality outcomes.
Applying strong project controls, including cost forecasting, change management, scheduling, and progress reporting.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a relevant technical field (desirable).
15 years of experience in project management, ideally within the energy and resources sector.
A proven track record in delivering multiple and concurrent mining and industry projects including studies and detailed design projects.
Strong experience in project coordination, planning, and execution.
The ability to navigate complex environments and effectively manage client and stakeholder relationships.
Proficiency in project programming and critical path analysis, with a strategic approach to risk management.
High-level commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a natural ability to lead and motivate teams.
Experience across multiple commodities, including critical minerals.
Broad supply chain exposure, ideally with experience from pit to port.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing
Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 4 weeks)
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
Active social club with regular activities
Professional memberships & Global developing professionals network
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental health and wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program; and
Service recognition awards
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
At Stantec we have created a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our team enjoy a fun and flexible working environment where they are supported in reaching their career goals and delivering value to Stantec’s clients.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. Short listing for this position will commence shortly.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To those applicants not short listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Stantec as a potential employer.
Qualifications
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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Organization : BC-3000 Mining-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Feb 2, 2026, 10:56:29 PM
Req ID: 26000025
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