Project Manager - Operational Services at K92

Hollola, Päijät-Häme, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Construction management, Risk management, HSE leadership, Contract management, Team leadership, Mentoring, Budget management, Resource planning, Quality assurance, Quality control, Stakeholder management, Conflict resolution, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

mining

Description

ABOUT US K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career. About the role The primary purpose of the role is to perform the role of owners’ representative and have overall responsibility for managing, coordinating and supervising construction activities associated with the delivery of the Projects for Operational Services. Key Accountabilities Key accountabilities of this position include. * Ensure compliance with all legislative, company and personal HSE systems. * Coach & mentor leaders and employees through visible HSE leadership. * Ensure material construction risks are identified, assessed and mitigating actions developed, and controls implemented. * Actively promote a safety first, zero harm culture. * Continue to develop a cohesive team committed to delivering the project objectives. * Support change and drive innovation and be able to discern and select appropriate courses of action including intervention as appropriate to resolve differing views and opinions. * Articulate direction to employees within the Operational Services team. * Actively promote an environment where all employees are engaged and valued and focussed on the continuous improvement of the business. * Mentor and manage the work performance of direct reports to develop capability of the individual and team. * Keep line managers informed of critical tasks and progress on projects. * Promote and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. * Manage construction schedules and resource plans with approved budgets and in the context of the overall project schedule. * Manage construction risks and ensure contingency plans are in place to minimize negative impact. * Management of both contractor and independent consultant contracts * Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables and objectives. * Collaborate with the B2B, Project Manager, contractors, and owners’ team to ensure project success. * Develop and maintain construction quality documentation and ensure construction compliance with overall projects QA/QC plan. * Facilitate meetings and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders and the community. * Manage change and ensure that changes are properly documented and approved. * Ensure that multi-disciplinary project deliverables align with the project scope, quality, and specifications. * Identify, select, develop, and retain top talent within the Operational Services team which is required for long term planning and nationalisation. * Develop the capability and provide mentoring and coaching to team members including training. * Ensure construction is conducted in compliance with Papua New Guinea laws, regulations, project specific and company standards. * Conduct regular and thorough inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with engineering, design, legislation, safety, and environment standards. * Oversee, review and audit regulatory compliance. * Ensure risk management plans are regularly reviewed and management actions are delivered; and * Address risk management as part of all material decisions taken. About You To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a formal trade or Engineering qualifications in an appropriate discipline as well as some or all of the following * PNG Driver’s License (or ability to get one). * Post graduate studies in Construction Management or a related technical discipline. * Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction or mining leadership roles. * Strong projects background with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time and on budget. * A sound knowledge of risk management practices and risk-based decision making. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. * Understanding of PNG Safety and Health legislation. * Good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training. * Experience with procurement, construction, and project management processes. * Civil and/or Mining project or construction related experience is required * Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously. Life at K92 K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination. Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built. Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium. At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses. In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will act as the owner's representative, managing and supervising construction activities for Operational Services. They are responsible for ensuring project compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards while leading cross-functional teams.