Project Manager - Mining at One StepAhead Consulting

1StepAhead Consulting is your one-stop-shop HR Solutions Provider, helping you turn your business goals into reality with our comprehensive suite of strategic HR Solutions. We have identified the need to support organizations to ensure optimum service delivery which includes meeting legal requirements, hiring and retaining the best talents, and improving business efficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager - Mining

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• As a Project Manager, you will lead mining projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, scope statements, and project schedules.
• Establish project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement plans.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including engineers, geologists, and contractors.
• Coordinate efforts, set priorities, and ensure effective communication.
• Engage with stakeholders, including project sponsors, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure technical feasibility, stakeholder buy-in, and project alignment.
• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Implement quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare project status reports, progress updates, and final project evaluations.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mining, Civil, Mechanical), Project Management, or related fields.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
• Optional: Mining-specific certifications (e.g., Certified Mining Engineer)

Key Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in managing mining projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to desired quality standards
• Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Asana).

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and mitigate risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with mining industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.