This position is located at the Martabe Site within the MPDE Department and reports directly to the Lead Engineer – Project Controls.
The role of the Senior Engineer – Project Controls is to:
- Provide project controls expertise through planning, scheduling, monitoring, analysing, and reporting project progress, with a strong focus on forecasting and proactively influencing project time and cost outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and maintain project planning, scheduling, and reporting systems to support individual projects and the overall project portfolio, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities.
- Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Site Managers, and other key stakeholders to develop and maintain project schedules aligned with the appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Identify activities that may critically impact project schedules, prepare Schedule Impact Reports, and communicate potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Analyse schedule variances and slippages, and recommend corrective actions and recovery plans to minimise project delays.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely sharing of project information and alignment on project objectives.
- Monitor and update project schedules, key milestones, and overall project completion forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare accurate and timely weekly and monthly project progress reports for management and project stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project performance and support informed decision-making.
- Assess the impact of design changes, scope changes, and other project variations on schedules, resources, and project costs.
- Provide project controls support to Project Managers and Site Managers throughout all phases of project execution.
- Participate in project scheduling reviews, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), subcontractor schedule validations, and internal or external quality audits.
- Review and report schedule changes, identify deviations from the baseline, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support the Cost Engineering function through cost and progress tracking, forecasting, target control, and performance reporting.
- Perform schedule and cost variance analysis, trend analysis, and key driver analysis to support project performance improvement.
Candidates for this position are expected to meet the following qualifications and criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 (six) years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 (two) to 3 (three) years in Project Planning and Scheduling using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated experience supporting project execution within mining, construction, EPC, or similar project-based environments. Experience in site-based roles is highly desirable.
- Strong ability to develop and maintain project schedules by collaborating effectively with Project Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools will be an advantage.
- Previous experience in the mining industry or other large-scale industrial projects will be highly regarded.
- Sound understanding of Project Controls principles, including planning, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Good understanding of the full project lifecycle, from project initiation through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
- Demonstrated ability to assess the impact of scope changes, schedule changes, and execution risks on project performance.
- Strong knowledge of project reporting requirements, including progress measurement, schedule performance, cost performance, and baseline management.
High attention to detail, with a strong appreciation for data integrity, change management, and timely communication to support effective project decision-making