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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.