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About the Role:
As the Site Project Manager for the Heating Furnace - Plate Mill project at BlueScope's Port Kembla site, you'll oversee the full on-site execution of this large-scale industrial installation. Responsible for the project's commercial, technical, safety, and contractual success, you'll oversee daily site operations, coordinate teams, and ensure full HSE and quality standards. Working closely with the Fives Services Site Supervisor and the project headquarters in France, you'll monitor progress, control budgets, and manage claims to ensure milestones are met and deliverables achieved. This role needs a hands-on leader with strong project management, negotiation, and contract skills who can guide a multicultural team through all stages of the project to successful completion.
It will be a residential role and is due to commence mid-February 2025  - 16 months. Possible travel to France and other sites to be considered.
 
Your Responsibilities:
Daily Administration:

• Oversee Quality Assurance and Safety with support from the back office in France
• Manage site schedules
• Ensure compliance with Fives and client HSE rules
• Verify stakeholder awareness of the Prevention Plan and risk analysis
• Ensure use of mandatory PPE
• Support administrative tasks (timesheets, invoicing, claims)

 Reporting Lines:

• Reports to the Fives Stein Installation Manager (about 10months), then to the Commissioning Manager (6months)
• Functional reporting to the Project Director based in France

Internal Relations:

• Project team and internal stakeholders
• QA team & HSE Manager (France)
• Engineering Department (France)

External Relations:

• Client
• Other subsidiaries of the Steel & Glass Division
• Subcontractors

 Reporting:

• Daily coordination with site team
• Regular reporting to management and headquarters: updates on progress, issues, and claims
• Share site feedback and information
• Presentation of risk analyses, claim strategies, and opportunity identification

 Project Schedule Monitoring & Man-Day Budget Monitoring:

• Track progress, identify delays, propose corrective actions
• Coordinate with site teams to meet deadlines
• Track actual vs. forecasted man-days (Control labour costs within budget)

 Contract Compliance:

• Ensure all contractual obligations are met
• Identify deviations and potential claims (modifications, delays, quality issues)
• Negotiate and resolve claims
• Notify and document design changes impacting cost or schedule
• Submit related claims

 
To be Considered for this role you will have:

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and international standards
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in project management and budget control
• Proven claim management experience in industrial projects (steel sector preferred)
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders

 Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
• Reporting in English (French optional)
• Knowledge of QA/HSE standards
• Familiarity with steel industry and technical domains (mechanical, piping, refractories, instrumentation, CAD, P&ID)

 Communication Skills:

• Autonomous with strong teamwork spirit
• Leadership in multicultural environments
• Customer-focused and business-oriented

Ready to Apply?
If you possess the above skills and experience, please apply via the link below and state your salary expectations. Alternatively, should you wish to discuss this role in more detail please send an email to: info@pacificpeoplesolutions.com

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