Superintendent, Project Services at REDPATH MINING

Job Description

The Superintendent, Project Services is accountable to the Manager, Project Services for the planning and

performance monitoring, contract administration, estimating support, and project cost performance within the Redpath USA Corporation (RUSAC) project portfolio. The incumbent must be able to compile contracts,

subcontracts, track performance daily, weekly and monthly, incorporate quantitative and qualitative analysis, and to define both the physical and the economic performance of the projects and recommend action to be taken should deviations from the optimal performance be highlighted.

The incumbent will provide leadership, development and direction to subordinate staff members to ensure that the business objectives of the Company are consistently achieved. The Superintendent, Project Services must be conversant in the discipline of project management, oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of project baselines, project execution plans, execution of contracts, inclusive of overseeing the setup of project administrative aspects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all functions are carried out in compliance with company and federal health, safety and environmental guidelines, policies, procedures and legislations as applicable
• Actively promote the recognition in subordinate staff that safety of personnel is of the higher priority and cannot be compromised
• Select, train and develop suitable candidates within the project services discipline
• Accountable for accurate project controls within the project portfolio
• Manage, lead and mentor departmental subordinates to ensure that the operational deliverables
  
  

consistently reach or exceed target in their areas of accountability

• Oversee the compilation of tender documents for mining construction projects, including bills of quantities, general conditions of contract and special conditions of contract
• Oversee controls baselines for projects, including the development of project execution plans and project
  
  

specific controls procedures

• Define and coordinate with key site personnel training programs prior to the initiation of every contract to ensure that the Area and/or Project Manager is fully conversant with the requisite implantation programs and key performance deliverables
• Oversee the administrative setup of new projects, including time keeping, contract implementation, reporting, code of accounts and document management
• Ensure that the Management of Change process is being maintained and integrated with Redpath’s
  
  

policies, procedures, contracts and financial system (where required)

• Oversee the updating and tracking of project costs and schedules (InEight, Primavera and Oracle)
• Implement proper controls to monitor project budget performance, re-allocation of costs and to ensure
  
  

that monthly costs, cash and resource requirements are forecasted to project completion

• Implement and maintain earned value management systems
• Oversee the preparation of management information reports for site and office personnel incorporating
  
  

both physical advances and financial data to engender a profit focused culture on projects

• Monitor trends obtained from site statistics and advise management of issues potentially impacting on
  
  

policies, procedures, schedule, costs, project scope, project decisions and risks

• Participate in analyzing construction change orders and/or claims
• Review and finalize close-out reports, including maintaining historical costs and production information
  
  

in a prescribed format

• Maintain professional working relationships with management and client representatives
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information
• If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements
  
  

to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and

acceptable driving record.

• Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe
  
  

and efficient manner.

• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the
  
  

appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned
  
  

and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist other job functions as required.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Project Senior and Executive Management with updates on project performance for cost, schedule, earned value progress, safety and quality.
• Liaise with Clients throughout the project life cycle.
  
  

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration

Work Experience

10 Years of post-graduate field and/or office based project accounting, estimating or controls experience related to underground construction projects or operational mining environment, with knowledge of project

management, construction contracts, reporting and data manipulation

Knowledge Required

• Good understanding of general business interfaces and/or processes as they related to human resources,
  
  

procurement, engineering, construction operations, accounting and administration departments

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to facilitate team commitment
• Supervision of subordinate staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internally and externally) and demonstrated ability to
  
  

work with Redpath management and clients

• Manage project controls and related project services on projects
• Proven experience in preparation and implementation of detailed project resource histograms, cash flows,
  
  

change management, project tracking (cost and schedule) and forecasting

• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, scheduling Software (MS Projects or
  
  

Primavera) and measurement and estimating software.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
  

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.