Project Controls Manager - KU040925

Job Title : Project Controls Manager

Location : Gauteng Johannesburg Metro Johannesburg

Job Type : 24 month Contract expected to work full-time hours

Job Duties :

Cost management and estimation

Budget control : Develop and manage the baseline budget for the mining study overseeing all direct and indirect costs.

Cost forecasting : Track expenditures and prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections for the duration of the study.

Variance analysis : Analyze variances in cost performance against the plan identify the reasons for deviation and propose mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.

Earned value management (EVM) : Apply EVM techniques to measure and report on project performance.

Reporting : Prepare and issue regular cost reports to project stakeholders senior management and financiers.

Planning and scheduling

Schedule development : Create and maintain a detailed resource-loaded master project schedule for the study using tools like Primavera P6.

Critical path analysis : Identify and monitor the critical path of the study to ensure key milestones are met.

Progress measurement : Implement and manage systems for measuring and reporting physical progress against the baseline schedule.

Scenario analysis : Develop and analyze different schedule scenarios to assess the impact of potential delays.

Risk and change management

Risk identification : Identify assess and quantify project risks that could affect the cost or schedule of the mining study.

Risk mitigation : Develop and implement risk mitigation and response plans to minimize potential disruptions.

Change control : Manage the change control process including assessing the impact of scope changes on the budget

and schedule.

Claims management : Support the project team in analyzing and managing any potential claims from contractors during the study phase.

Reporting and governance

Stakeholder reporting : Prepare and present regular high-level reports and dashboards for stakeholders including the Project Steering Committee and financiers.

Governance : Ensure all project controls activities adhere to the companys governance framework policies and procedures.

Continuous improvement : Conduct lessons-learned sessions to improve the project controls process for future studies and projects.

Team leadership and collaboration

Team management : Lead and provide technical guidance to the project controls team which may include planners cost controllers and risk analysts.

Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with engineering procurement finance and other departments to ensure alignment on project objectives and performance.

Contract administration : Support the management of contracts with third-party vendors and consultants involved in the

study.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Engineering Project Management or related field
• 10 years proven experience in project controls management within the mining industry
• PMP certification
• CCP certification

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1