Project Controls Coordinator

Job description

Job Description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: PROJECT CONTROLS COORDINATOR – (FIXED TERM) 

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Project Controls Coordinator – LEP (Fixed Term) to join the versatile Expansion Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible to provide accurate, timely, and efficient support in project planning, cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting for the success execution of the expansion project. Additionally, you will work closely with project engineers, procurement, contractors, and site teams to ensure project control standards and procedures are adhered to, while escalating risks, trends, and variances to the Project Controls Manager for resolution.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

Assist in developing and updating detailed project schedules using tools like MS Project.
Monitor critical path activities and advise on schedule deviations and recovery actions.
Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
Support the maintenance of the cost control system and coding structures.
Assist in preparing monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections.
Collect and validate physical progress data from site teams and contractors.
Assist in preparing project status reports, including earned value analysis.
Maintain data accuracy in project dashboards and control systems.
Support the identification and tracking of project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Assist with the administration of change requests and trend logs under the guidance of the Project Controls Manager.
Ensure project control documentation, including schedules, reports, and change records, is organized and up-to-date.
Support implementation and compliance with project controls procedures, policies, and reporting standards.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade 12 certificate
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field
3-5 years of experience in project controls, preferably in mining, heavy industry or infrastructure projects.
Member of a relevant professional body
Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel)
Familiarity with cost control software or ERP systems
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Detail oriented and well organized
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic project environment
Strong time management and task prioritization

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.