Underground Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to, the Projects Construction Manager. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks that include analysis and reporting. The PCE is also responsible for developing and updating a master schedule and verifying contractor’s monthly schedules and reviewing baseline schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.

Key Tasks:

·       Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.

·       Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules.

·       Must be experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analyzing manpower, equipment, and construction progress

·       Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs and schedules.

·       Must be experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor cost proposals.

·       Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel.

·       Ability to prepare reports for various purposes.

·       Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software.

·       Must have proficiency in English language both verbal and written.

·       Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

·       Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing.

·       Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progress report.

·       Update master schedule and various project schedules.

·       Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance.

·       Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices.

·       Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, and cost.

·       Generate cash flow reports and graphs.

·       Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and time impacts.

·       Prepare estimates based on available information to establish project budgets.

·       Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change order requests.

·       Promote safety health & environmental awareness cross all projects

Required Capabilities:

·       Ability to enforce safety

·       Ability to identify hazards within the work area and act

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Ability to think analytically

·       A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously when required.

·       Ability to work with multi-cultural teams

·       Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan

·       Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities

·       Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity

·       Develops and maintains a positive working relation with others

·       Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment

·       Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine

·       Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems 

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

·       Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software — Report writing, cost reporting and scheduling ability

·       The ability to read and understand construction drawings



Qualifications

·       5+ years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc.

·       Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on mine sites.

·       Experience in mine process plants projects preferred

·       Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/​Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highly preferred.