Senior Project Manager - International Epcm

Join this Cape Town-based team of seasoned professionals.
International EPCM Company that experiences organic business growth globally as a result of awarded studies and projects. This critical technical leadership role - concept to commissioning EPCM project delivery - is responsible for overall project delivery and its resources. This role will underpin results delivery in alignment with the gold based clients and project requirements. Extensive experience in GOLD minerals processing required.
With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada and the Philippines, our client proudly delivers high-quality, professional engineering and project delivery services globally across the mining and metals, infrastructure and process industries. Join a company which has built its success on a solid reputation of supporting the delivery of worldclass projects, providing reliable and flexible service and developing long-term customer relationships.
Position details:
Type:
Permanent
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
To plan, co-ordinate and manage the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of assigned projects and studies, including taking a leadership role in the preparation of proposals.
Ensure the quality of output of allocated project team(s), and that it is aligned with the needs of the project / study, the company objectives, the requirements of the client, and that it meets regulatory requirements.
Ensure the management and technical competence of the project team in the delivery of the projects / studies is enhanced and developed to meet the requirements of the clients and their projects in accordance with the contract.
Develop and maintain the various project specific procedures, work practices, plans and protocols to enable the project team to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the project control (reporting, costs, schedule, trends and change management) in terms of both direct and indirect costs in accordance with the contract and in-house procedures.
Develop and maintain productive client relationships
Location (country, city):
Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Qualification &
Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
10+ years proven experience in minerals processing and related industries
Experience in gold minerals processing and working on projects in Africa is critical
Demonstrated success taking a medium size green fields gold project from concept phase to build and commissioning (Circa $250 million USD)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical background with a broad multi-disciplinary base in mineral processing plant and associated infrastructure construction.
Demonstrate success and understanding of project implementation, constructability, OH&
S, environmental, community and industrial relations issues.
Ability to achieve consistently high standards within budget and schedule constraints.
Exceptional organisational and leadership skills with a flair for delegation and strong capacity for clear thinking and planning.
Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
Company Description:
Playing a meaningful design and engineering role in some of Africa’s most interesting minerals processing projects within the mining industry. Capabilities impact the global market. Optimally and cost effectively offer a full range of projects, consulting services and process plants to its clients, from conceptual studies and pre-engineered plants through to larger scale project execution using EPCM or lump sum contracting models.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Experience**:
- minerals processing (gold):
10 years (preferred)
- EPCM Project:
10 years (preferred)
- commissioning EPCM project delivery:
10 years (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Tertiary qualification Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (preferred)