Project Manager / Engineers – FIFO from Darwin / Cairns
(Structural or Electrical )
About Us
Proactive Projects is a Cairns-based leader in project delivery and engineering resourcing, partnering with Tier 1 mining companies—including Glencore, South32, BHP, and Evolution. We specialise in supplying multidisciplinary project support across remote and regional Australia, connecting top talent to impactful capital projects.
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The Roles
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of structural remediation and small- to medium-scale capital projects, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and timely execution. This role combines technical engineering oversight with project management responsibilities across multi-disciplinary teams, integrating on-site trades, supervisors, engineers, and offsite support to achieve project objectives.
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What You'll Do
* Lead end-to-end project delivery: scope, budget, schedule, execution, HSE, and reporting
* Deliver the annual remediation program and other capital works safely, efficiently, and on budget
* Lead site-based teams, including engineers, supervisors, trades, and subcontractors
* Coordinate with offsite engineering support to ensure alignment and quality outcomes
* Develop and manage annual and long-term budget forecasts
* Implement productivity improvements to increase asset availability and reduce maintenance costs
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including Maintenance, Planning, Production, Engineering, and Operations
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What We're Looking For
* Minimum 5 years' experience managing capital projects in mining or heavy industry
* Strong multi-disciplinary knowledge across structural or electrical engineering
* Excellent team collaboration and leadership skills in high-performing environments
* Self-starting, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic project settings
* Comfortable with FIFO rosters and flexible work arrangements
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Why Join Us?
* FIFO from Cairns or Darwin with flexible rosters based on project needs
* Work in high-impact roles with competitive hourly rates
* Join high-performing teams on regional and mining projects with strong career growth opportunities
* Be part of a proactive, future-focused organisation dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and innovation
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Locations
* Primary Departure Points: Darwin, Cairns
* FIFO to Tier 1 miner and regional sites across Queensland and Northern Territory
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Ready to get proactive in your career and deliver excellence across diverse project landscapes?
Apply now or email your resume and a brief summary of your experience to