Project Services Manager - Manila

With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the mining and metals; infrastructure and process industries. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a rich and diverse career.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a highly experienced Project Services Manager to join our team in Manila in an expat capacity.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Commercial, the PSM will provide leadership and coordinate all aspects of Project Controls, including Project Accounting, Cost Estimating & Management, Site Procurement, Planning & Scheduling, Contract Administration and Materials Handling.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage the Manila PSG, including Contracts, Procurement, and Project Controls functions with coordination and integration into Perth PSG.
• Mentor and develop Manila PSG personnel through individual development programs and training.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Align staff composition and skills with project requirements and strategic plans.
• Support business development activities by broadening Manila PSG functions.
• Collaborate with the General Manager - Manila and Group Manager - PSG to ensure project deliverables and standards are met.
• Implement and coordinate auditing of policies, procedures, and standards to improve service quality.
• Suggest methods to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as needed to meet business and operational requirements.

What you will bring:

• Circa 10-15 years’ experience in project services management, including cost management, contract administration, procurement & planning/scheduling: preferably in the mining industry.
• Undergraduate qualification in commerce, business or engineering.
• Previous international site-based experience, particularly in Africa, will be considered favourably.
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of Project control principles, theories, concepts, tools, progressing and reporting.
• Previous experience in the multi-location interfaces and foreign currency aspects of a global project.
• Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
• A focus on creating, fostering and managing people relationships for diverse, high performing teams.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, and work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple locations. 
• Exemplify and encourage the core values and ethos of the business.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different, and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

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