New Job Opportunity at Newmont Corporation

ROLE: Project Manager – Influx and Resettlement Construction

Newmont Mining Corporation is a global leader in gold production, with significant properties in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana, and Suriname. Newmont’s Africa Operations operates two gold mines in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine in the Brong-Ahafo area and the Akyem Mine in the Eastern region. Ghana is also focusing on near-mine exploration and development to replace gold reserves on an annual basis. In addition, Newmont Africa has early-stage exploration programs in Ethiopia and Morocco.

Our Africa activities employ roughly 5,900 people, the vast majority of whom work at the Ahafo Mine. We provide an unrivaled combination of opportunity and professional fulfillment, as well as all of the advantages you would expect from a multinational corporation. This, paired with our possibilities for advancement, makes Newmont a terrific place to work. Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made considerable long-term community development expenditures in their respective host communities.

These include establishing Development Funds in our Akyem and Ahafo operations zones, with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax yearly profit to the fund. Newmont, the sole gold business listed on the S&P 500 index, was the first gold company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 2007. Our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce, and providing value and opportunity for our employees, host communities, and Newmont’s shareholders reflect Newmont’s industry-leading performance.

About This Position

Are you capable of assisting with the daily management, governance, and communications required for the successful completion of assigned projects? This comprises administering a large-scale technical program to ensure that agreed-upon deliverables are completed on time and within budget, using standard project management processes and tools. This job will have direct oversight of contractors and site personnel.

This job is in charge of the general direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of specific project activities while adhering to department strategy, commitments, and goals.

Implement, manage, and constantly improve the company’s influx mitigation and long-term sustainability of infrastructure initiatives for the communities directly touched by the project, in accordance with the company’s business and social investment objectives and principles.

In this role, you will

Project management.

Communicate with the Owner’s Project Team about the status and progress of project activities.
Act as the primary liaison between the S&ER group and other Owner functions for actions as specified in the major contract.
Understand and accept ownership of the Owner’s deliverables to Consultants and Contractors.
Communicate with the Owner’s Project Team about the status and progress of work, contract letting, and procurement for each scope.
Ensure that products bought by the owner are expedited in a timely manner in order to satisfy the Project Schedule requirements.
Overview of flaw identification and correction during the construction phase, as well as after handover in collaboration with the Operations team.
Examine and advocate improvements to the work techniques, access, and security requirements provided by the Consultants/Contractors.
Create a system to manage “requests for information” and “technical queries” raised with the Owner’s Project Team in order to monitor the flow of information, record it, and meet deadlines.
Using appropriate project management documentation and tools, create/maintain a thorough project plan as well as an integrated delivery schedule and timetable.
Lead the identification of, and effective management of, project risks, soliciting assistance from stakeholders to resolve concerns in a timely way.
Proactively manage and update the risk register, interact with leads, delivery team, and other stakeholders to identify risks, and establish risk management plans.
Drive proactive performance reporting (i.e., schedule slippage, issue escalation, metrics/KPIs, compliance, quality, and financial management) for Performance Management.
Personal dedication to safety, the environment, and social responsibility must be demonstrated.

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Other Responsibilities

Infrastructure, urban design, and delivery

Responsible for developing a pre-project baseline on the state of infrastructure in the project region (primarily water and sanitation, waste disposal, electricity, transportation, population concentration, schools, and so on) and verifying the appropriateness of such facilities using national and international standards.
Working individually and collaboratively with relevant district-level Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to determine priority locations for the company’s support programs addressing compulsory inflow mitigation.
Develop and implement a population influx trucking plan in project-affected towns, and examine the effects on existing social amenities and services.
Represent the company at district-level deliberations and social responsibility forum talks on community objectives and the company’s long-term legacy.
Process community social investment proposals and match any such requests with the district’s medium-term development plan expectations.
Liaise with the district town and country planning unit to assess the project area’s long-term urban development trend.
Working with third-party service providers and experts to create a spatial development plan for the project’s east and west sections.
Budgeting and financial management Reporting and Planning
Lead budget preparation and project completion within time and budget constraints.
Provide data for the Owner’s Project Team’s project reports.
Examine the contractor’s and consultant’s planned, actual, and predicted resource levels for implementation.
Create financial expenditure records and estimates to help with the project.
Complete reports for senior management to evaluate.
Manage project budgets, produce accurate projections, and collaborate with relevant people to track actual and projected spending.
Manage costs and budgets through expenditure reporting, forecasting, PO creation, and invoicing. Budget development, Authority For Expenditure (AFE), and other essential papers.

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Additional Responsibilities

Security and the Environment

Oversee the Contractor’s Health and Safety Program, Environmental Program, Labor Relations, Social Acceptance Program, Site Security, Camp and Site Work Rules, and other physical site operations in accordance with Newmont Standards.
Ensure that the highest possible safety requirements are met through competent safety management. Supervise audits and reviews of the project safety management strategy in order to achieve continuous improvement.
Participate in, and make a contribution to, all Newmont Ghana safety and environmental processes and activities.
Personal commitment to safety and environmental measures must be demonstrated.
Make certain that all environmental rules and criteria are met.
Maintain a high level of efficiency, safety, and effectiveness, and monitor the consultants’ and construction contractors’ housekeeping standards.

Management of Personnel and Contracts

Ensure that staff resources are utilized to the greatest extent possible; implement and monitor.
Examine the Contractor’s equipment control plans and coordinate the usage of Owner-supplied equipment and other site resources.
Act as a “point of contact” between the established owner’s team and the EPCM/EPC Contractor, as well as other operational duties, to guarantee that operations and construction activities are not disrupted.
Contribute to industrial relations strategies and issues with other members of the project team.
Check the Scope of Work to confirm that modifications are being tracked and managed. When necessary, provide comments to assist with the examination of Consultant and/or Contractor claims and variations.
Monitor and oversee the Quality Assurance methods applied by the project’s contractors.
Maintain project direction and analyze the Contractor’s planned and implemented construction contracting approach.
Retain and develop important individuals while planning for succession in all jobs.
Coordinate weekly meetings with contractors/consultants and the Owners Team.
Follow up on the 3Ws and escalate serious issues to project leads and the Project Director.

Communications

Drive project governance, identifying adjustments to Critical Few leads, stakeholder lists, roles, and duties, scheduling meetings, and content preparation.
Collaborate with Change Management resources to ensure that project deliverables are transitioned smoothly.
Throughout the project cycle, apply documents, and share formal lessons learned.
Checklist of Your Education, Skills, and ExperienceFormal Education (including Professional Registration):
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management is required.
It is preferable to be a Registered Professional Engineer with Project Management Certification.

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Additional Information

Construction and project management knowledge is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 10 to 15 years of expertise in engineering, building, or mining operations is required.
A track record of successful project execution and a demonstrated dedication to the project’s success.
Previous international work experience in a multicultural setting is highly valued.
Understanding of the Newmont site process flow, location, and management teams will be highly valued.

Technical Knowledge

Improve your analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Improve your computer literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
The ability to appropriately account for information relevant to output performance.
Effective Project Management is used in capital project execution, including estimating, scheduling, cost engineering, forecasting, and reporting.
Knowledge and experience with project management software programs. (For example, Primavera, MS Project, Pert Master, SAP, MS Access, Aconex, and so on.)

Behavioral Characteristics

Accuracy.
Results-driven.
Pay attention to the details.
Reliable.
Concerned about safety.
Self-motivated.
Participant on a team.
Time is of the essence.
Pro-active.
The ability to work well under duress.

How to Apply for this Job Opportunity at Newmont Corporation

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Closing Date: 22nd October, 2023

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