About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

As we enter an exciting period of expansion at K92, we are seeking to add a Construction Manager – Underground to perform the role of owners’ representative and have overall responsibility for coordinating and supervising all construction activities associated with the delivery of the Kainantu stage 3 underground expansion project.

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Manage project schedules, and resource plans with approved budgets and in the context of the overall project schedule.
• Manage construction risks and ensure contingency plans are in place to minimize negative impact.
• Management of both contractor and independent consultant contracts
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables and objectives.
• Collaborate with the B2B, Project Manager, contractors, and owners’ team to ensure project success.
• Develop and maintain construction quality documentation.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Manage change and ensure that changes are properly documented and approved.
• Ensure that multi-disciplinary project deliverables align with the project scope, quality, and specifications.
• Ensure construction is conducted in compliance with Papua New Guinea laws, regulations, project specific and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, company and personal HSE systems.
• Coach & mentor leaders and employees through visible HSE leadership.
• Ensure material construction risks are identified, assessed and mitigating actions developed, and controls implemented.
• Actively promote a safety first, zero harm culture
• Develop a cohesive team committed to delivering the project objectives.
• Support change and drive innovation and be able to discern and select appropriate courses of action including intervention as appropriate to resolve differing views and opinions.
• Articulate direction to employees within the Projects team.
• Actively promote an environment where all employees are engaged and valued and focussed on the continuous improvement of the business.
• Mentor and manage the work performance of direct reports to develop capability of the individual and team.
• Keep line managers informed of critical tasks and progress on projects.
• Promote and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify, select, develop, and retain top talent within the projects team which is required for long term planning and nationalisation.
• Develop the capability and provide mentoring and coaching to team members including training.

Major construction packages include

• Underground Paste plant.
• Underground Ventilation Works
• Other smaller project works packages

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualifications in relevant field
• Post graduate studies in Project Management or a related technical discipline is desirable
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in underground construction/project management roles.
• Strong projects background with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time, on budget and to the appropriate specification.
• Previous experience operating in Papua New Guinea or developing countries in remote locations will be highly regarded.
• A sound knowledge of risk management practices and risk-based decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Adaptable
• Understanding of PNG Safety and Health legislation.
• Good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
• Experience with procurement, construction, and project management processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.

Life at K92 

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

Our camp in Papua New Guinea offers a comfortable and well-maintained living environment, designed to provide support and comfort to our employees living away from home. Residents enjoy healthy meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our camp also offers amenities such as internet access, cable TV, and a gymnasium.

TO COMPLY WITH PNG GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS ALL EXPATRIATE POSITIONS ARE OFFERED ON A FIXED TERM BASIS