Project Manager - Site Operations (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

The Project Manager – Site Operations (Waihi North Project - Engineer) is responsible for all aspects related to the Waihi Process Plant & Baxter Road sustaining and growth capital projects. This key role ensures that all aspects of capital project management - process development, process design, and project execution - are carried out as efficiently as possible from a technical perspective. Positive engagement with the Waihi Operations team will be essential for success.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage Waihi Process Plant and surrounding work area capital project studies involving a range of disciplines of internal experts and external consultants to produce optimal project outcomes.
• Coordinate the input of various engineering functions during the development, approval, execution and handover to operations phases of sustaining and growth capital projects in the Process Plant and surrounding work areas. Key projects to include, but not be limited to, Crusher Upgrade, Leach Circuit Upgrade, and replacement of corroded infrastructure (tanks, structural steel). Additional projects will include optimisation of parking and building layout at Baxter Road.
• Liaise with Operations and WNP concerning the development of projects from conceptual design through to detailed design.
• Build and maintain effective relationships to retain a high-performance workforce through engagement, communication and motivation.
• Ensure compliance with NZ engineering standards and legislative conditions.
• Prepare documentation for all phases of capital projects including; Concept Studies, User Requirements Specifications (URS); Project Execution Plans (PEP); AFEs and Close-out Reports.
• Prepare (within discipline) and assist (across disciplines) with documentation for project contracts including; Scopes of Work (SOW); pricing schedules; Material Take Offs (MTOs), tender reviews, tender clarifications and tender recommendations.
• Manage all Requests for Information (RFI) and maintain the RFI register for all contracts in progress, ensure RFIs are responded to within the designated time.
• Lead (within discipline) and participate (across disciplines) in the design review process for capital projects.
• Carry out discipline engineering works for projects being undertaken.
• Maintain daily records of works management, including incidents, progress, delays and the achievement of milestones. Ensure site management is promptly informed of all relevant matters and developments associated with construction activities and site works management.