Project Manager (Area Manager NHM)

Job Description

BHP SCM27- Non Hot Metals Area Manager

Study Phase Jan 2026-Dec 2026 - Business travel to Adelaide if not located in Adelaide.

Execution Phase - Jan - Dec 2027 - as per assignment conditions, nominally 14:7 Roster

When you join Fluor, you become part of a story much bigger than any single project. It’s a story built on persistence, ingenuity, and a century-long pursuit of engineering excellence across Australia and the world. At Olympic Dam—one of the most complex and fascinating resource operations on Earth—that story continues.

Olympic Dam has always been a test of tenacity. Buried deep beneath South Australia’s arid plains lies a site that has challenged generations of engineers and innovators. From its early discovery to its rise as one of the world’s largest deposits of copper, uranium, gold, and silver, this project has demanded resilience and vision in equal measure.

Today, the SCM27 program marks a new chapter, a transformative undertaking to renew infrastructure, enhance performance, and deliver the next evolution of this world-class operation. And at the heart of this transformation will be you.

Your Role

As the Non-Hot Metals Area Manager, you’ll shape the success of Olympic Dam’s non-hot metals works through the Study and Execution phases. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll hold end-to-end accountability for your area’s safety, strategy, schedule, and overall delivery.

You will:

• Drive the safe execution of non-hot metals infrastructure within the greater SCM27 framework.
• Lead contract formation, contractor readiness verification, and mobilisation to one of Australia’s most challenging brownfield environments.
• Integrate construction, engineering, and commissioning to rapidly solve discovery scope issues as they arise.
• Oversee scope, cost, and quality targets with precision, aligning with the Project Execution Strategy (PES).
• Ensure all activities adhere to SCM27 governance standards and BHP’s project procedures.
• Build relationships across operations, design, and delivery partners—keeping critical paths on course through collaboration and foresight.

This role will test your ability to stay composed under complexity, thrive in multidisciplinary coordination, and lead others to deliver where stakes are high and conditions unforgiving.

Who You Are

• Experienced in area or project management within large-scale industrial environments.
• Skilled at integrating engineering, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Familiar with BHP systems and processes.
• Knowledgeable in acid plants, dust handling, gas systems, or feed preparation infrastructure.
• A leader who unites people around shared purpose, even amid logistical and technical hurdles.

Why Fluor

Why Fluor

Working with Fluor means joining a legacy of building what others thought impossible. We deliver Tier 1 billion-dollar projects with precision and purpose—projects that shape cities, industries, and communities.

You’ll access global expertise, local leadership, and a strong pipeline of career opportunities across Australia’s energy and resources landscape. Fluor’s culture rewards contribution, embraces flexibility, and supports wellbeing through benefits such as:

•     Flexible work options, including WFH and a 9-day fortnight

•     Fluor University and tailored development programs

•     12 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers

•     Novated leasing, wellness subsidy, and employee discounts

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Fluor believes that progress thrives through diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and all those who bring unique perspectives to our shared purpose.

How to Apply

Click Apply, upload your details, and one of our recruiters will personally review your application. Every application matters, and every applicant will receive closure. For any accessibility needs, contact us at: recruitmentperth@fluor.com

Learn more about us at fluor.com and discover where your story can meet ours.