An intellectual property consultancy specializing in patent registration and legal protection for biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovations.

About IProPat

IProPat is an intellectual property consultancy specializing in patent registration and legal protection for biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovations. The organization supports clients in protecting innovative technologies, managing intellectual property processes, and navigating complex technical and regulatory environments.

Position Overview

IProPat is seeking an experienced and highly organized Mining Project Manager to lead and coordinate mining-related projects from planning through completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, budget monitoring, stakeholder communication, and ensuring that projects meet established safety, quality, technical, and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, coordinate, and manage mining and mining-related infrastructure projects.
- Develop project schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, costs, timelines, quality, and resource utilization.
- Identify and manage technical, operational, financial, safety, and environmental risks.
- Prepare project reports, progress updates, budgets, forecasts, and management documentation.
- Ensure project activities comply with applicable Chilean mining, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Review technical specifications, engineering documentation, contracts, and project deliverables.




- Coordinate procurement and contractor activities when required.
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement corrective actions when projects experience delays, cost variations, or technical issues.
- Support project closeout, performance reviews, and lessons-learned activities.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in mining project management, engineering projects, or mining operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation and planning through execution and completion.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
- Understanding of mining operations, mine infrastructure, engineering processes, and site development.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
- Familiarity with Chilean mining and environmental regulations.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, contractors, and project stakeholders.




- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent tools.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with copper, lithium, or other large-scale mining projects.
- Experience with EPC, EPCM, construction, or major infrastructure projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an advantage.
- Experience with project controls, cost forecasting, earned-value management, or risk analysis.
- Knowledge of engineering, geological, environmental, and mining software.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
- Strong understanding of sustainable mining and environmental management practices.

Key Competencies

The adecuado candidate will demonstrate:

- Project leadership
- Strategic planning
- Risk and cost management
- Technical problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Safety and compliance awareness
- Strong decision-making
- Excellent organization and communication

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation of CLP 16,000–22,000 per hour.
- Opportunity to manage challenging and technically complex projects.
- Collaborative professional environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and project-management activities.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV/resume, relevant professional certifications, and a brief summary of their mining project-management experience through the designated recruitment contact.

Sueldo: $16.000 - $22.000 la hora

Lugar de trabajo: Viajar de manera regular

📌 Mining Project Manager (Chile)
🏢 IProPat
📍 Chile