Project And Contract Coordinator (Jansen Mine Site )

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This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Camp Site Monday - Friday, this is a contract with the possibility to become full-time permanent.

Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, Portable Projects, the Project and Contract Coordinator is responsible for delivery of Ready Mix Concrete in the BHP Jansen Potash Mine, liaising with customers and vendors, reviewing and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts and ensuring they are met. Along with overall project and contract management responsibility, the Project and Contract Coordinator will help manage operations in the BHP Jansen Potash Mine, increasing the efficiencies while managing a safe work environment, union relations and ensuring the production facility meets profitability targets.

This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Camp Site Monday - Friday, this is a 12 months contract with the possibility to become full-time permanent. Meals and living accommodations are provided while at the Jansen Mine Camp Site.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Mitigate and remedy all claims within agreed timelines
• Endures all Lafarge environment processes and policies are in place and comply with all municipal regulations.
• Keep meticulous, documented records of customer interactions and issues
• Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies and procedures.
• Negotiate commercial terms for major projects supply
• Participates in local associations and partnerships to maintain and increase Lafarge presence in local area and to build sales.
• Ensure Concrete block revenue is maximized whilst balancing inventory and cost avoidance.
• Responsible for implementing processes and monitoring results in order to meet all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts and profitability levels.
• Maintains and improves community relations with key stakeholders and municipalities.
• Ensure accurate inventory of Concrete Blocks is maintained across the plant network
• By partnering with customer care & logistics center, ensures daily planning and scheduling of product delivery in order to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Provide Project Forecast on monthly basis (including all key metrics)
• Manage all aspects of project execution and provide leadership to project support team
• Pursue additional revenue opportunities through projects lifecycle
• Responsible for meeting efficiency targets related to the production of delivery of product, including the coordination of delivery, production, maintenance, site work, and maximum utilization of equipment, personnel and subcontractors related to concrete operations.
• Analyse month end results for the plant and project and ensure any variances are investigated and negative variances mitigated for coming months
• Manages all aspects of employment relationship for employees including but not limited to recruitment and selection (with HR), performance management, training and development, and discipline if/when required.
• Drives revenue through increased sales and solution selling by working with sales to optimize opportunities to maintain and grow customer base.
• Ensures controls and monitoring of raw inventory to meet budget and operational requirements
• Ensures that processes and practices are in place to meet monthly accounts receivable targets.
• Maintains regular contact to improve coordination between customer care & logistics, production, quality control, sales, service and operations.
• Develop Concrete Block commercial strategy and execute on sales tactics
• Investigate and develop alternative concrete product opportunities to complement the existing block portfolio.

Results / Accountabilities

• Timely and accurate customer account management following standard operating procedures
• Timely and accurate reports to support sales, ready mix operations and distribution activities.
• Adherence to all internal control requirements
• Acceptable commercial terms for major projects supply
• Manage all aspects of project execution and provide leadership to project coordinator
• Meet commercial targets for Concrete block and product sales
• Accountable for accurate and timely entry and maintenance of data in order to support operations
• Identifies and shares opportunities to improve delivery schedules to minimize delivery times, delivery costs.
• Manage plant upgrade to ensure sustainable and safe plant operations
• Communicates/Coordinates any changes to customer deliveries with Sales organization
• Reduce delivery costs and maintain efficiency through the execution of optimization initiatives to meet KPI as per SPEC
• Supports driver management & collective agreement negotiations

Dimensions / Relationships With Others’ Jobs

• Contract Management of $20m contracts (1-2 Concurrently)
• Annual Plant Volumes: 60K m3
• Works closely with functional teams, i.e. H&S, Environment & PR, HR, LR, IT
• Interfaces closely with General Manager, Sales, Operations & Plant Managers, and Customer Care & Logistics Manager Plant and their teams.
• Annual Plant Revenues: $16M
• Assists in supervision of approx. 10 non-unionized ready mix drivers and plant operators, Quality Control,Safety and Project Superintendents.
• Directly reports to General Manager, Portable Projects

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Working knowledge of other construction materials an asset (Aggregates and Asphalt)
• Concrete knowledge and/or experience is preferred
• 2-3 years of relevant contract/project management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Supervisor experience in a unionized environment an asset
• Demonstrated strong application user skills for MS Office Suite of products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at intermediate level
• Experience using an ERP / SAP preferred
• Prior customer experience and/or experience in distribution an asset

Knowledge And Skills

• Structured approach to management
• Ability to maintain composure in dealing with difficult situations; demonstrates positive customer service attitude
• Contract management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills essential
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations without damaging relationships
• Highly motivated, able to quickly build and maintain positive working relationships
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills; a self-starter
• Independent thinker

Competencies

• Drive for Results
• Conflict Management
• Developing Direct Reports & Others
• Motivating Others
• Listening
• Customer Focus
• Composure
• Leading People
• Leading Change
• Managing & Measuring Work

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing, background checks consisting of employment verification, education verification, and a criminal record check may be required .

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate , driven by curiosity and keen to grow , learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

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We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.