Controls Mining Engineer (Mining/Civil, Mechanical,Construction)

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.

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.

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 analysing 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