Strategic Materials
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At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
To effectively manage all construction contractors and onsite activities in the delivery of Sibelco major projects to ensure that projects are constructed safely, on time, to budget, in accordance with quality objectives
Manage all aspects of site administration by arranging relevant permits and licences, monitoring regulatory compliance requirements, standards of workmanship, adherence to Sibelco policy, Health, Safety and Environment requirements and other relevant guidelines
Arrange site security services
Develop material receiving facilities and secure equipment laydown areas
Implement efficient warehousing process and procedures
Conduct system identification for pre-commissioning and commissioning
Develop detailed construction management plan and resource-loaded construction schedule to enable an optimum commissioning and turnover sequence
Define construction work areas, develop and sequence construction and field installation work packages
Based on the construction schedule and packages, confirm Required At Site dates for critical long lead and major tagged equipment and material for interconnected engineering and procurement work package development
Provide early construction input to plant and equipment layout, path of construction, construction strategy, and contracting approach
Participate in engineering design and risk reviews to ensure that safety, constructability, operability and maintainability are integrated into detail designs and execution planning
Determine appropriate construction team structure and size, and secure required resources by communicating with the Director Major Projects, other Sibelco departments and external resources where appropriate
Provide input into general contractor selection
Develop contractor resource plan, ramp-up and ramp-down of construction resources, including weekend work and night shift
Direct engagement and management of onsite contractors and subcontractors
Execute scope of work to baseline WBS, project execution plan, contract management plan, project schedule and construction management plan, including fabrication, pre-assembly/ modularisation, logistics, site laydown and fabrication, mobile equipment and lifting equipment requirements
Deliver construction works on time and within budget through accurately interpreting contractual requirements, coordinating and supervising the construction process, ensuring works performed are in accordance with technical drawings and specifications, and maintaining operational lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders
Manage plant and equipment material management from warehouse/ laydown areas to workfronts
Manage deviations to project scope, cost, schedule or technical specifications and escalate high risk issues to the Director Major Projects
Monitor construction activities by regular surveillance, inspection and formal planned audits to ensure quality of designs and installed works, and implement correction action and remedial plans in timely manner
Maintain good housekeeping and safe work rules, procedures and practices with particular emphasis on Sibelco’s Fatal 7 to ensure safe working environment
Develop construction progress (by discipline) s-curve and update regularly
Track construction quantity trends and productivity
Manage changes, variations and site instructions
Provide regular cost forecast to Director Major Projects
Keep complete body of evidence of changes to support Legal and Procurement with claims and counterclaims
Prepare pre-commissioning and commissioning work packages, complete with performance testing and inspection packages, resource and material requirements, and detailed work plan
Coordinate engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturer start-up support
Prepare punchlists, remedy required punch items, and complete Turnover of Care, Custody and Control to operations
Maintain as-built data and documentation records for electronic backdratfing and archiving
Degree in engineering, or equivalent
15+ years industry experience
10+ years’ experience in Construction Management and/ or equivalent experience in managing large, complex projects
Experience in construction trade and superintendent roles
Proven ability to manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels
Commitment to mentoring and coaching onsite personnel
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Well-developed written and oral skills
English – proficient verbal and writing
Other languages are an asset
Permanent
Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
Meet Our People: Careers
Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
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