JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide support and inform the PM and construction manager (CM) in respect of progress measurement on the project.
• Prepare, issue and maintain the master schedule of the project.
• Schedule Resource loading and the development of Histograms
• Earned Value Management
• Review the bid milestones and overall completion timetable in conjunction with the project scope at award and identify any anomalies or inconsistencies.
• In collaboration with the project team and all other participants, develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) and integrate the code of accounts with the WBS.
• In consultation with the project team, identify key critical constraints and interfaces.
• Establish key milestone dates in agreement with the PM.
• Establish productivity norms, time standards and progress measurement criteria for all disciplines in liaison with project controls.
• Develop the basis of schedule (BoS) and / or schedule management plan for approval by the PM.
• Set up the interface between the schedule and the applied company / project system (if required).
• Ensure that commissioning considerations are established and catered for in the project program during program baseline development.
• Identify the critical path(s) and near critical paths in the project implementation schedule (PIS). Report slippages and gains against the baseline schedule.
• Monitor, control and report the status of free and total float in the schedule.
• Evaluate and integrate contractor’s and supplier’s schedules and report findings to the PM, CM and project engineer.
• Where required, assist the construction manager to implement shutdown schedules.
• Provide input and review proposed change management time implications and document the result.  Manage approved changes in the schedule. 
• Attend project and contract kick off, progress, cost control and planning meetings and manage changes in the schedule.
• Review the schedule portions of contractor’s extra work claims and prepare details for discussion and/or inclusion in any response.
• Assist project controls to produce management reports and the monthly status reports.
• Prepare and submit planning data for the project close out report and progressive learning (lessons learned).
• To undertake peer reviews of schedules produced by other planners upon instruction by the planning manager.
• Ensure that all plans and schedules are prepared and executed in accordance with the Company’s planning standards.
• Preparation of Early warnings and delay notifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide positive and demonstrated leadership on HSSE & QA issues within your area of operation.
• Read, understand and implement the HSSE & QA policies, procedures and Beyond Zero programme.
• Promote an enthusiastic HSSE & QA culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in business performance.
• Monitor personnel under your area of control comply with their individual responsibilities to HSSE & QA matters.
• Demonstrate on-going commitment to all relevant QA requirements as published to the organizations Integrated Quality Management System.
• Respond and commit to partaking in audits, and responding with relevant corrective action.
• Demonstrate commitment in resolving HSSE & QA non-conformances.
• General Responsibilities
• Actively role model and promote the company Values, Ethics and Code of Business Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: 

• PMI SP (Scheduling Professional) 
• AACE PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional)

Desirable:

• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CAPM (Certified associate in project management)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge of and competence in the use of Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Expert knowledge of MS Office 
• Project planning experience in multi-discipline mining and minerals processing projects and studies
• Site planning experience in multi-discipline mining and minerals processing projects and studies
• EPC / EPCM experience in either a consulting or construction contractor environment
• 8 – 12 years’ relevant experience considered essential to meet the demands of this position.

Personal attributes:

• Strong team player
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs.
• Analytical thinker
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).