Project Services Manager - Manila

Lycopodium Limited; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,920,049 - 7,380,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Professional membership coverage

Discount and rewards programs

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited is seeking a Project Services Manager in Manila to lead and coordinate project controls for a significant base metals project. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years in project services management, preferably in mining, and an undergraduate degree in commerce, business or engineering.

The role involves developing the Manila PSG team, managing contracts and procurement, and ensuring project deliverables meet set standards. Join a company that values career progression and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Circa 10-15 years’ experience in project services management, especially in the mining industry.
• Thorough knowledge of project control principles, tools, progressing and reporting.
• Capacity to evaluate work practices and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Manila Project Services Group.
• Mentor and develop personnel within the group.
• Collaborate with managers to meet project deliverables and standards.

Skills

Project services management

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate qualification in commerce, business or engineering

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is growing locally and globally as a result of a growing pipeline of awarded projects. To support our growth and the delivery of a signifcant base metals project in particular, we're recruiting for experienced Project Services Managerto join our growing team in Manila.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Commercial, the Project Services Manager will provide leadership and coordinate all aspects of Project Controls, including Project Accounting, Cost Estimating & Management, Site Procurement, Planning & Scheduling, Contract Administration and Materials Handling.

The tasks you'll perform

• Develop and manage the Manila PSG, including Contracts, Procurement, and Project Controls functions with coordination and integration into Perth PSG.
• Mentor and develop Manila PSG personnel through individual development programs and training.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Align staff composition and skills with project requirements and strategic plans.
• Support business development activities by broadening Manila PSG functions.
• Collaborate with the General Manager - Manila and Group Manager - PSG to ensure project deliverables and standards are met.
• Implement and coordinate auditing of policies, procedures, and standards to improve service quality.
• Suggest methods to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as needed to meet business and operational requirements.

The expertise you'll bring

• Circa 10-15 years’ experience in project services management, including cost management, contract administration, procurement & planning/scheduling: preferably in the mining industry.
• Undergraduate qualification in commerce, business or engineering.
• Previous international site-based experience, particularly in Africa, will be considered favourably.
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of Project control principles, theories, concepts, tools, progressing and reporting.
• Previous experience in the multi-location interfaces and foreign currency aspects of a global project.
• Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
• A focus on creating, fostering and managing people relationships for diverse, high performing teams.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, and work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple locations.
• Exemplify and encourage the core values and ethos of the business.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provideemployeeswitha variety ofadditionalbenefits such as coverage for professional memberships, discountand rewards programs, andmuchmore.

Lycopodium is an equalopportunity employer committed to fostering diversityandmaintaininga discrimination free workplace,guidedbyour core values of Respect,Integrityand Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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