From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

• Lead Manage and Hold Accountable a project controls team
• Support the client in holding their contractors accountable, including providing training and learning opportunities related to project estimating and planning where appropriate.
• Manage Client relationships and serve as Client's representative for the assigned project with responsibilities for all phases of the Project.
• Provides regular briefing to project manager on project financials, schedule status, issues, and concerns
• Identify areas for improvement of existing practices and processes and provide solutions to the client for consideration to implement.
• Implement client cost control processes develop and monitor an effective system of program/project cost controls
• Engage specifically in planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and Internal technical and support staff.
• Develop project scopes, negotiate hours, prepare reports, develop, and maintain schedules and budgets, and ensure project controls quality reviews are complete.
• Preparing monthly analyses and reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance
• Coordinate with project technology experts to develop a project management information system working relevant to the needs of the project
• Support risk management activities, including participating in development of a risk register and contingency.
• Ensure all required tasks are performed on-time and within budget.
• Provide all necessary documents, Information, and monthly reports to Client, as needed.
• Identify scheduling and cost variances and recommendations for corrective action for negative variance.
• Apply new and creative project controls solutions to complex technical and project management problems.
• Resolve issues with contract fulfillment in a timely manner and ensure that all aspects of the program remain on schedule and within budget.
• Make work assignments and provide technical direction to the project team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls
• Excellent leadership skills and experience in preliminary and final design and procedure for mining projects
• Experience in preparing project reports and documentation.
• Experience in establishing project control systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of project management, to coordinate, review and provide expert technical management for the assigned projects.
• Knowledge of project controls, including critical path method scheduling and budgetary control systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering requirements, program policies, and procedures
• Ability to independently organize and carry out assignments with minimum direction as well as to function effectively as a leader of highly professional personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
   

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mining + Metals industry
• Project Management, schedule or cost management training or certification through Project Management Institute (PMI) or American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) or other relevant industry organizations.
• Knowledge of project controls software such as SAP
• Hands on experience with Primavera P6

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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