Project Control Manager

Job Description

The Manager, Project Controls is accountable to the Area Manager for the planning and performance monitoring project performance and to optimize the efficient and profitable implementation of assigned projects. The incumbent must be able to compile contracts, subcontracts, track performance daily, weekly, and monthly, incorporate quantitative and qualitative analysis, and to define both the physical and the economic performance of the projects and recommend action to be taken should deviations from the optimal performance be highlighted.

The incumbent will provide leadership, development, and direction to subordinate staff members to ensure that the business objectives of the Company are consistently achieved. The Manager, Project Controls must be conversant in the discipline of project management, oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of project baselines, project execution plans, execution of contracts, inclusive of overseeing the setup of project administrative aspects.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit sound leadership practices, solid guidance and to provide direction and support to Direct Reports
  
  

with clear and concise communications via daily meetings, reviews, documented planning.

• Ensures strict adherence to the Redpath’s Philosophy, Guidelines for Success, Code of Conduct and
  
  

Cardinal Rules.

• Establishes full compliance with the Redpath 17 element safety program and monthly SAP (Safety
  
  

Accountability Program).

• Select, train, and develop suitable candidates within the project controls discipline.
• Manage, lead and mentor departmental subordinates to ensure that the operational deliverables
  
  

consistently reach or exceed target in their areas of accountability.

• Oversee the compilation of tender documents for mining construction projects, including bills of
  
  

quantities, general conditions of contract and special conditions of contract.

• Oversee the definition of controls baselines for projects, including the development of project execution
  
  

plans and project specific controls procedures.

• Define and coordinate with key site personnel training programs prior to the initiation of every contract
  
  

to ensure that the Area and/or Project Manager is fully conversant with the requisite implantation programs

and key performance deliverables.

• Oversee the administrative set up new projects, including time keeping, contract implementation,
  
  

reporting, code of accounts and document management.

• Ensure that the Management of Change process is being maintained and integrated with Redpath’s
  
  

policies, procedures, contracts, and financial system (where required).

• Oversee the updating and tracking of project costs and schedules (Hard Dollar, Primavera and/or MS
  
  

Projects and JD Edwards).

• Implement proper controls to monitor project budget performance, re-allocation of costs and to ensure
  
  

that monthly costs, cash, and resource requirements are forecasted to project completion.

• Implement and maintain earned value management systems.
• Oversee the preparation of management information reports for site and office personnel incorporating
  
  

both physical advances and financial data to engender a profit focussed culture on projects.

• Monitor and support the proper use and implementation of the code of accounts on projects.
• Coordinate departmental and/or project meetings as required.
• Monitor trends obtained from site statistics and advise management of issues potentially impacting on
  
  

policies, procedures, schedule, costs, project scope, project decisions and risks.

• Participate in analyzing construction change orders and/or claims.
• Review and finalize close-out reports, including maintaining historical costs and production information
  
  

in a prescribed format.

• Develop operating and capital budget plans consistent with the goals of the business and the direction of
  
  

the senior executive team.

• Provide project controls assistance to other subsidiary companies and/or projects as required.
• Maintain professional working relationships with management and client representatives.
• Must demonstrate good conceptual skills in understanding relationships between projects, the overall
  
  

organization and its environment, and how change in one part of the project affects the whole.

• Ability to work independently on complex tasks and non-routine matters.
• Responsible for ensuring and keeping work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk
  
  

Assessments.

• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in an
  
  

efficient manner.

• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the
  
  

appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned
  
  

and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist other job functions as required.
  
  

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related scientific fields.
• Post graduate degree in Project Management or Business Administration (desired).
  
  

Work Experience

• The incumbent will have a minimum 10 years of project management controls, project accounting, estimating or controls experience related to underground construction projects or operational mining
  
  

environment with knowledge of project management, construction contracts, reporting and data manipulation.

• Preferred: 15 Years project controls experience in mining shaft sinking, lateral development, raiseboring, mechanized raise climbing or similar underground construction projects with a sound knowledge of contract principles and data manipulation into management information
  
  

Computer Skills

• Oracle Primavera (P6 and Contracts Manager)
• Oracle JD Edwards
• Hard Dollar
• MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• MS Projects
• MS SharePoint
• Internet
• Photocopier Equipment/ Telephone systems
  
  

Skills

• Strong Leadership Skills .
• Strong Communications Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Decision Maker.
• Achievement orientation.
• Highly competent in Conflict Management.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Excellent Negotiation Skills.
• High analytical Skills.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
• Motivational Skills.
• Highly effective organizational skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills in order to develop effective internal and external relationships.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
  
  

Knowledge Required

• Good understanding of general business interfaces and/or processes as they related to human resources,
  
  

procurement, engineering, construction operations, accounting and administration departments.

• Legal background to compile construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to facilitate team commitment.
• Supervision of subordinate staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internally and externally) and demonstrated ability to
  
  

work with Redpath management and clients.

• Proven experience in preparation and implementation of detailed project resource histograms, cash flows,
  
  

change management, project tracking (cost and schedule) and forecasting.

• Good conceptual skills in understanding relationships between projects, the overall organization and its
  
  

environment, and how change in one part of the project affects the whole.

• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, scheduling Software (MS Projects or
  
  

Primavera) and measurement and estimating software.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
  
  

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.