Ivanhoe Mines
The project manager is responsible for design, procurement and construction management activities associated with the Platreef mining infrastructure (underground) including leadership, coordination, implementation, execution and control from project development to commissioning. The project manager must ensure consistency with overall Ivanplats strategies, goals and visions in line with company policies and procedures. The position covers the following underground scope of work; rock handling (crushers, tips, silos, conveyor belts), dewatering (underground pumping and reticulation), ventilation (fans, re-fridgeration) and mining services (potable water, service water, diesel, emulsion).
You will have the following:
10 years underground experience
Minimum of a B.Eng/B.Tech Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, etc.)
Project Management Diploma (Preferable)
GCC Mines and Works/Mine Manager’s certificate (Preferable)
You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:
Underground design and engineering experience
Underground Project Management experience
A knowledge of mining operations
A knowledge of mining maintenance requirements
Project management skills
Extensive experience in underground capital mining infrastructure
Experience at an operational mine
Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:
Management:
Management and supervision of the appointed EPCM contractor.
Liaison and communication with technical and operational staff on the mine.
Management of all design, procurement and construction activities undertaken by the engineering consultant.
Management of and assistance with; planning/schedule, development, implementation, execution of the project activities associated with the Ivanplats mining infrastructure.
Establish and facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
Define project tasks and resource requirements and allocations.
Develop full scale project plans and tracking.
Provide direction and leadership to the project appointed engineering consultant.
Ensuring stringent application to Ivanplats safety, health, environmental and quality policies, avoid harm to people and the environment and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
Involvement of all project phases from scoping to commissioning.
Report progress to Ivanplats Project manager /Platreef Managing Director.
Manage the design in accordance with the approved budget and timeframe.
Shareholder Relations & Business Development:
Prepare, present and discuss project updates at the Project Technical Committee Meetings.
Maintain good relationships with all stakeholders and build on future growth and opportunities.
Project Planning:
Plan and schedule project timelines, milestones, critical path and constraints.
Utilize project management methodologies, systems and controls as defined by Ivanplats.
Comply with Ivanplats rules and policies and follows professional and international best practice.
Manage the EPCM contractor and facilitates the communication and interaction among the functional representatives and consultants/contractors.
Maintain the Project Execution Plan including safety, health, environment, quality and costs.
Organizing & Operations:
Provide day to day interaction with the assigned EPCM contractor/site team.
Assist with direction and coordination of construction activities on site.
Coordinating:
Develop the project proposal to confirm the project scope and ensures that the EPCM contractor has a clear understanding of the project deliverables.
Conduct project milestone meetings.
Coordination of various project consultants/Platreef project managers.
Monitor & Control:
Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve deliverables.
Identify potential problems such as work interferences, schedule difficulties and contract compliance.
Participate in problem resolution as required.
Prepare periodic management reports and presentations.
Track project against schedule, budget and milestones; review objectives, report status to project management on a regular basis.
Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences.
Lead and direct Project Progress Meetings.
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ivanhoemines.simplify.hr