Construction Manager
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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Stellar Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Glencore who are currently seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of the Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) Project, a major brownfield expansion within their Mount Isa operations. This role will initially be based in Brisbane, then transitioning to FIFO/DIDO arrangement to Mount Isa during project execution, working a Monday – Friday roster.
Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets worldwide. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. With approximately 135,000 employees globally, our people are at the heart of our success, and we seek individuals who strive to lead in their field.
Our Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) business encompasses a complex and diverse portfolio across Zinc, Nickel and Copper operations in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. This includes underground and open pit mines, concentrators, smelters, refineries and port operations.
As Construction Manager, you will take ownership of planning, coordinating and executing all construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery within an active mining and processing environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large-scale capital project and play a key role in shaping the future of Mount Isa Mines.
Your Benefits:
The Construction Manager – Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering one of Glencore’s most significant growth projects. This position is accountable for the planning, coordination and execution of all construction activities, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient and aligned with project scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements.
Initially supporting project development in Brisbane, the role will transition to FIFO Mount Isa during execution. You will lead multiple contractors and complex work packages, ensuring safe construction delivery within an active mining and processing environment while supporting successful commissioning and handover.
Key responsibilities:
You are an experienced construction leader with a strong background in delivering major mining or industrial projects, ideally within brownfield environments. You bring a proven ability to manage complex contractor workforces, navigate operational interfaces and deliver projects safely and efficiently from execution through to commissioning.
You will bring:
If you’re ready to lead a major project that will help shape the future of Mount Isa Mines and the region, we encourage you to apply.
Next Steps:
Stellar Recruitment is pleased to be assisting Glencore with this key role. Please apply via SEEK and Max Duffy will get in touch to walk you through next steps and answer any questions you may have.
Max Duffy – Principal Consultant
Construction & Engineering
Email: Max.D@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets worldwide. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. With approximately 135,000 employees globally, our people are at the heart of our success, and we seek individuals who strive to lead in their field.
Our Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) business encompasses a complex and diverse portfolio across Zinc, Nickel and Copper operations in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. This includes underground and open pit mines, concentrators, smelters, refineries and port operations.
As Construction Manager, you will take ownership of planning, coordinating and executing all construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery within an active mining and processing environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large-scale capital project and play a key role in shaping the future of Mount Isa Mines.
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
- Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts and retail offers
- Leadership development programs and career progression pathways
- Participation in a major, high-profile capital project
- FIFO flexibility with transition from Brisbane to Mount Isa
The Construction Manager – Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering one of Glencore’s most significant growth projects. This position is accountable for the planning, coordination and execution of all construction activities, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient and aligned with project scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements.
Initially supporting project development in Brisbane, the role will transition to FIFO Mount Isa during execution. You will lead multiple contractors and complex work packages, ensuring safe construction delivery within an active mining and processing environment while supporting successful commissioning and handover.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead development and execution of the project construction strategy
- Manage all construction activities in line with approved scope, cost, schedule and quality
- Drive safe, predictable and efficient construction delivery outcomes
- Oversee contractor performance, governance and workforce mobilisation
- Manage brownfield integration within an active mining operation
- Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, isolations and SIMOPS activities
- Ensure compliance with SHMS and site safety systems
- Monitor construction performance across cost, schedule and productivity metrics
- Support commissioning, startup and handover to operations
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across project, operations and contractor teams
You are an experienced construction leader with a strong background in delivering major mining or industrial projects, ideally within brownfield environments. You bring a proven ability to manage complex contractor workforces, navigate operational interfaces and deliver projects safely and efficiently from execution through to commissioning.
You will bring:
- Extensive experience in major mining, infrastructure or industrial project delivery
- Proven leadership of construction execution on large capital projects
- Strong contractor management and commercial acumen
- Experience working within live operational or brownfield environments
- Deep understanding of SHMS, risk management and safety leadership
- Ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience supporting commissioning and operational handover
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline (preferred)
If you’re ready to lead a major project that will help shape the future of Mount Isa Mines and the region, we encourage you to apply.
Next Steps:
Stellar Recruitment is pleased to be assisting Glencore with this key role. Please apply via SEEK and Max Duffy will get in touch to walk you through next steps and answer any questions you may have.
Max Duffy – Principal Consultant
Construction & Engineering
Email: Max.D@stellarrecruitment.com.au
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