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To be a leading project manager there are skills and qualities that are essential to the role. And in mining, such leaders are supporting their teams in a fast-paced and continually changing environment, thanks to the digital, electrification and renewable technology age. Mining project managers are required to wear a range of hats from being a mentor, to co-ordinating projects with other engineering disciplines, preparing cost estimates, and managing resource levels. They also need to be prepared to travel. It’s an exciting career, in an industry that is critical for the world’s population and economies.
Let’s look at some of the qualities leading mining project managers share:
1. Cool under pressure.
Being a mining project manager is a high responsibility. Positions like Mining Project Managers are responsible for ensuring the safety and productivity of people, while ensuring equipment and manpower is used optimally to meet or exceed client expectations. Being calm under pressure and keeping a level head is part of the job, as the project manager has control of the entire business unit on site.
2. Outcome focused.
Project managers enjoy going from A to B to get to C. They like seeing all the pieces of a puzzle come together to produce a positive outcome. This might include achieving zero harm safety targets or conducting regular cost analyses and implementing initiatives to improve profitability.
3. Enjoy the fine print.
Mining, particularly in Australia, is one of the most regulated and carefully governed industries there is. Mining project managers are across the fine print – meaning they are across company regulation, policies, and procedures, and maintain compliance with relevant state and federal legislation. This might include compliance with mine safety, training, employment, occupational health and safety and licensing standards.
4. Relationship navigators.
The ability to influence and engage key internal and external stakeholders is a quality leading project managers in mining share. As a leader, mining project managers contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation, working effectively with clients, managers, and employees to meet agreed objectives and problem solve issues that arise.
5. Attention to detail.
It’s an obvious one, but project managers need strong observation and analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail. They need to analyse commercial information, while being in tune to what’s happening on site, in terms of their team, equipment and environmental factors.
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