Deputy Project & Contract Manager - Mining Aftermarket

About the role

BIA Group sells, rents and provides after-sales services for equipment used in public works, mines, quarries and transport, operating across Europe, Africa and Asia. This Deputy Project & Contract Manager role handles, organises and develops Aftermarket mining projects and promotes new contracts in line with Group strategy, under the Project Manager. It is based in Zambia, with presence at the Solwezi and/or Kalumbila mine sites depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects, plan and optimise resources, coordinate daily site operations and lead reporting, meetings and presentations
• Monitor project profitability (P&L), oversee invoicing, warranty claims, core returns and work-in-progress, and maintain project plans, risk registers and opportunity logs
• Manage inventory, monitor equipment performance and promote safety compliance
• Prepare data for review meetings, coordinate site visits and act as Project Manager or Site Manager when required
• Maintain client relationships, identify customer needs and propose technical solutions, and support business development
• Support margin improvement, identify and mitigate project risks, and ensure compliance with BIA Group HSE policies
• Support site teams in assessing machine performance and coordinating solutions for Komatsu mining equipment

Required profile

• University degree as an engineer or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in a technical department with customer experience, and 1 year of project management experience
• Previous mine/site experience and experience with Komatsu mining equipment are an added advantage
• PMP certification is a plus

Required skills

• Fully proficient English
• Fully proficient Microsoft
• SAP experience is a plus
• Technical report writing and presentation skills

What we offer

• A permanent contract
• A competitive salary and a package of extra-legal benefits
• An extensive training programme and career development opportunities