Area Project Manager

Area Project Manager

Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.

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Location:

SP Red Hill

Position Summary

Sibelco is currently hiring for multiple Area Project Manager roles who will be responsible for supporting the Project Director to effectively manage all construction contractors and onsite activities in the delivery of Sibelco major projects to ensure that projects are constructed safely, on time, to budget, in accordance with quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of site administration by arranging relevant permits and licenses, monitoring regulatory compliance requirements, standards of workmanship, adherence to Sibelco policy, Health, Safety and Environment requirements and other relevant guidelines.
• Provide front-end or early construction input to plant and equipment layout, path of construction, construction strategy, and contracting approach.
• Develop detailed construction management plan and resource-loaded construction schedule to enable an optimum commissioning and turnover sequence, confirm Required At Site dates for critical long lead and major tagged equipment and material for integrated engineering and procurement work package development.
• Determine appropriate construction team structure and size, and secure required resources by communicating with the Project Director, other Sibelco departments and external resources where appropriate.
• Execute scope of work to baseline WBS and budget, project execution plan, contract management plan, project schedule and construction management plan, including fabrication, pre-assembly/ modularisation, logistics, site laydown and fabrication, mobile equipment and lifting equipment requirements.
• Direct the engagement and management of onsite contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities and earned progress by regular surveillance, inspection and formal planned audits to ensure quality of designs and installed works and implement corrective action and remedial plans in timely manner.
• Track construction quantity trends and productivity, manage changes, site instructions and deviations to project scope, cost, schedule or technical specifications, and escalate high risks and issues to the Project Director or Project Controls Director.
• Maintain thorough records and body of evidence of changes to support Legal and Procurement with claims and counterclaims.
• Conduct system identification for pre-commissioning and commissioning, prepare pre-commissioning and commissioning work packages, complete with performance testing and inspection packages, resource and material requirements, and detailed work plan.
• Prepare punch lists, remedy required punch items, and complete Turnover of Care, Custody and Control to operations.
• Maintain as-built data and documentation records for electronic backdratfing and archiving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or similar field preferred.
• 15+ years industry experience
• 10+ years Construction Management experience in managing large, complex projects
• Experience in construction trade and superintendent roles
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels
• Commitment to mentoring and coaching onsite personnel
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

But most importantly, if you embrace our core values, and if this role sparks your enthusiasm to apply your passion to contribute in a meaningful way as a part of Sibelco’s team of unique talents within a diverse international business community, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.

To Apply:

Please click apply to register your information and contact details on the recruitment portal so one of our team can get in touch.

Inclusive Team Culture: Attractive Employer (sibelco.com)

Sibelco recognises the strength of our diverse global workforce and values difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all current and new employees to grow and reach their full potential.

Salary & Benefits: We will gladly discuss these aspects with you at interview stage.

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Recruitment Process: Recruitment process (sibelco.com)

We welcome your application and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the selection process.

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We have set clearly defined sustainability priorities and targets, with key environmental and social objectives, which include Health & Safety, Climate & Energy, Community Engagement, Human Rights and Business Ethics.

Please note we have a Global Talent Acquisition Team and we will not therefore be requiring agency services