Project Manager II Location: SP Red Hill At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match? At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future. Job Description: Role Purpose: To effectively manage all construction contractors and onsite activities in the delivery of Sibelco major projects to ensure that projects are constructed safely, on time, to budget, in accordance with quality objectives Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of site administration by arranging relevant permits and licences, monitoring regulatory compliance requirements, standards of workmanship, adherence to Sibelco policy, Health, Safety and Environment requirements and other relevant guidelines Arrange site security services Develop material receiving facilities and secure equipment laydown areas Implement efficient warehousing process and procedures Conduct system identification for pre-commissioning and commissioning Develop detailed construction management plan and resource-loaded construction schedule to enable an optimum commissioning and turnover sequence Define construction work areas, develop and sequence construction and field installation work packages Based on the construction schedule and packages, confirm Required At Site dates for critical long lead and major tagged equipment and material for interconnected engineering and procurement work package development Provide early construction input to plant and equipment layout, path of construction, construction strategy, and contracting approach Participate in engineering design and risk reviews to ensure that safety, constructability, operability and maintainability are integrated into detail designs and execution planning Determine appropriate construction team structure and size, and secure required resources by communicating with the Director Major Projects, other Sibelco departments and external resources where appropriate Provide input into general contractor selection Develop contractor resource plan, ramp-up and ramp-down of construction resources, including weekend work and night shift Direct engagement and management of onsite contractors and subcontractors Execute scope of work to baseline WBS, project execution plan, contract management plan, project schedule and construction management plan, including fabrication, pre-assembly/ modularisation, logistics, site laydown and fabrication, mobile equipment and lifting equipment requirements Deliver construction works on time and within budget through accurately interpreting contractual requirements, coordinating and supervising the construction process, ensuring works performed are in accordance with technical drawings and specifications, and maintaining operational lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders Manage plant and equipment material management from warehouse/ laydown areas to workfronts Manage deviations to project scope, cost, schedule or technical specifications and escalate high risk issues to the Director Major Projects Monitor construction activities by regular surveillance, inspection and formal planned audits to ensure quality of designs and installed works, and implement correction action and remedial plans in timely manner Maintain good housekeeping and safe work rules, procedures and practices with particular emphasis on Sibelco’s Fatal 7 to ensure safe working environment Devel