SUMMARY:
Project Controls Manager
Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to provide professional project controls management and engineering consulting services across multi-disciplinary mining projects. This role involves overseeing large-scale construction and installation projects (R2+ billion), ensuring effective project controls, governance, and reporting. The position will be based on-site with travel as required. The position will be based in the Northwest.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical) – BSc / BEng / BTech and/or Advanced Project Management or a relevant tertiary qualification.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Controls and Project Management within the mining industry.
- Proven experience in managing large construction and installation projects.
- Strong knowledge of scheduling and contract management (NEC/FIDIC).
- Sound understanding of construction and installation projects in a multi-disciplinary mining environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:- Provide professional project controls management and engineering consulting services on mining projects.
- Oversee the implementation and reporting of project controls, including schedule control, cost control, contract management, and project risk management.
- Conduct project reviews and governance for capital management.
- Manage project reporting for clients and internal portfolio reporting, including project health status.
- Implement and improve project management systems (PMBOK), procedures, and reporting structures.
- Oversee project financial forecasting.
- Manage engineering specialists and contractors to ensure effective project delivery.
- Provide specialised project management services, including audits, planning, and the set-up of control schedules and systems throughout all project phases (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Control, and Closure).
Closing Date:Submissions for this vacancy will close on
17 September 2025. You may still submit your CV for this position until
10 October 2025.
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