Project Manager – Non Process Infrastructure – LEP

Job description

Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Project Manager – NPI – LEP (Fixed Term Contract) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:Job seeker resources

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective project management initiatives for the execution of the project. You will be expected to align to the Barrick DNA and to execute the project alongside our world-class people. You will contribute in a safe and cost-effective manner to achieve targets in accordance with Mine and Project Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures and ensure daily targets are met.

The Lumwana Expansion Project involves a ramp-up of existing mining production from 150 million tons per annum (Mtpa) to 350 Mtpa, which is expected to commence in 2026. It also involves the expansion of the processing plant throughput from 27 Mtpa to 52 Mtpa with peak design capacity of 54 Mtpa. Construction of the Expansion Project commenced in January 2025 with completion scheduled for 2028.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

Lead the planning and execution of the expansion project specifically with regards to the expansion of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), surface water management (SWM) infrastructure, Camp infrastructure and Airstrip infrastructure.  
Execute the project alongside the Project Manager for the process plant and HIA,
Develop and maintain project baseline (schedule, budget, scope) and drive milestones through to completion
Manage all major contractors, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations are met
 Interface with engineering, procurement, construction teams; ensure alignment of work packages
Identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks (technical, schedule, cost, HSE)
 Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, environmental protocols and local regulatory requirements
Lead local content initiatives: training and development of local workforce, supplier development programmes
Liaise with community stakeholders, local authorities and other project partners to ensure social licence to operate
Provide regular progress reporting to senior management, including cost/schedule status, change requests, issues and mitigation plans
Ensure handover to operations readiness and smooth transition upon commissioning
Working with stakeholders to develop project charters, project scoping, cost benefit analysis, writing of AFE’s, and HSE plans for successful project execution.
Demonstrate strong, effective, and decisive project leadership and establish an execution framework to ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability of the total project execution.
Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining or Metallurgy.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining industry with a focus on project expansion.
5 years project management experience.
Must be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Computer Skills – must have strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.Job seeker resources

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry – including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines – Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.

About the Team

The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.