POSITION SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Project Manager/ Technical Assistant to Business Developer

REPORTING TO: Business Developer

LOCATION: Mining Projects, Kogi, Nigeria

POSITION SCOPE: Reporting to the Business Developer. Assistant Project Manager is responsible for
providing leadership, expertise and direction to successfully oversee the Mining project, including project
planning, procurement, cost control, engineering, construction and commissioning of the Projects. The Asst.
Project Manager will ensure the successful delivery of the project by leading and integrating multiple
engineering consultants who will execute detailed engineering and a portion of the procurement scope, as well
as directly managing the construction services and various construction contractors on site.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Overseeing the Mining Projects

 In conjunction with Head of Business Development and Human Resources Manager, develop an
organizational structure, recruit and select experienced personnel for specific positions and delegate
responsibilities.
 Oversee the implementation of all required project execution systems and procedures, including
project controls, procurement and contracts, engineering construction, quality assurance and quality
control.
 Ensure the project objectives, scope and plan are well defined and understood by the project team,
clients and company.
 Ensure that the project is in compliance with health, safety, environmental and community
regulations and corporate standards.
 Ensure that the approved scope, budget and schedule are established as a control baseline and that
effective change management systems are in place to identify, mitigate and manage change. Ensure
changes are only incorporated after the required reviews and approvals are in place.
 Ensure scopes of work and cost estimates supporting Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) are well
prepared, and obtain approvals prior to commencing any work. Monitor costs against the AFEs, and
ensure new estimates are prepared to support changes.
 Manage project risks to achieve predictable outcomes and ensure that risk mitigation is considered in
the design, construction and operation of the work and final installations.
 Execute the project in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and ensure the multiple consultants
and contractors are managed effectively, including limits and interfaces.
 Ensure the project is on schedule and budget. Where variance exists, establish a plan of action to
correct or communicate the variance, and ensure mitigation plans are approved prior to
implementation.
 Establish robust project control systems and processes. Ensure schedule and cost forecasts are
accurate and that contingency funding is appropriately managed. Report progress and forecast
progress regularly and transparently using standard earned value practices.
 Oversee all site activities, including HSEC, site services, construction, pre-commissioning and
commissioning.
 Establish and communicate a handover plan to operations, and ensure that roles and responsibilities
for technical transfer to the operations are well communicated and understood.
 Follow the direction provided by the Executive Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES:

1. Master/Bachelor in Mining Engineering

2. 10 - 15 years of related experience
3. Minimum 10 years of experience in a supervisory role
4. Knowledge of the mining industry and legal requirements
5. Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to liaise effectively between local and corporate teams and to deal with complex problems
7. Results-oriented and able to prioritize and focus on the key deliverables
8. Demonstrated ability to execute plans and schedules on time and on budget
9. Strong team building and people management skills