Posted
Ref: SP241-14
Job description / Role
Project Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones for capital projects in mining and exploration.
• Use advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) to establish baseline schedules and update progress.
• Monitor project timelines, identify critical paths, and adjust schedules to accommodate changes.
Budget Management:
• Prepare cost estimates and budget forecasts for capital projects.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or safety.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of projects.
• Facilitate regular meetings to review project progress, risks, and deliverables.
Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and challenges to project delivery and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards in all project activities.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, contracts, and change orders.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in capital project planning and execution, preferably within the mining or exploration industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million-dollar projects in remote or challenging environments.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of mining operations and related capital infrastructure requirements.
• Familiarity with cost estimation tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic work environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia and work in remote locations as required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage but not mandatory.
About the Company
Saudi Gold Refinery (‘SGR’) is a leading player in Saudi Arabia’s gold industry, and the first fully integrated private company to host mining, exploration and technical services including drone based geophysics, drilling and an independently managed lab under one roof. With operating mines, two projects in feasibility, 14 projects in exploration and further 150 licenses in application, the company is set to be the next major gold miner. The company is committed to excellence in gold exploration, refining, and processing, contributing to the Kingdom’s broader goals of economic diversification under Vision 2030.
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