Construction Manager - Infrastructure

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsiation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Area Manager, this role will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of construction activities on infrastructure projects, delivered at our Pilgangoora Site. The role provides leadership to site construction teams and contractors, ensuring works are completed in accordance with WA mining legislation, project HSE standards, schedule, cost, and quality requirements, through to handover and commissioning readiness.

This role is offered as a 24-month maximum-term position or, if preferred, a casual day-rate engagement, operating on a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO within the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site construction activities safely and compliantly
• Champion safety leadership and HSE performance
• Manage construction teams and contractors onsite
• Coordinate civil, SMP and non‑process infrastructure works
• Plan and sequence works in a remote FIFO environment
• Deliver construction activities to schedule and budget
• Monitor quality, inspections and defect rectification
• Manage permits, isolations and risk assessments
• Oversee construction completion and handover
• Partner with engineering, operations and commissioning teams

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a construction management role within mining or heavy industry
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong safety leadership and sound knowledge of WA WHS (Mines) Regulations
• Section 44 / Schedule 26 statutory training (or ability to obtain)
• Proven ability to lead site teams and contractors in a FIFO environment
• Experience delivering Process and non‑process construction works
• Well‑developed planning, scheduling and execution capability
• Decisive, hands‑on leader with strong communication skills
• Commitment to quality, compliance and safe project delivery

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.