Project Control Planner (REF: IVP- PRO-2608) at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Strong experience with planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent).
• Experience working in multi-contractor environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project controls.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in project planning within mining, construction or infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Schedule Development and Integration

• Develop detailed schedules for all community construction work packages.
• Integrate contractor activities into the overall project master schedule.
• Define logical sequencing, dependencies and critical paths.
• Ensure alignment between different disciplines (civil, building, electrical).

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Track actual progress against planned schedules.
• Identify variances, delays and deviations from baseline plans.
• Provide regular progress reports to Construction Manager and project team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedule information.

Coordination of Multiple Contractors

• Ensure alignment of activities across multiple contractors working simultaneously.
• Prevent clashes, inefficiencies and sequencing conflicts.
• Facilitate coordination between different workstreams and disciplines.
• Support structured execution across fragmented work packages.

Forecasting and Early Warning

• Identify potential delays and risks before they impact the project.
• Provide forecasts of completion dates and critical milestones.
• Highlight areas requiring intervention or additional resources.
• Support proactive decision-making by management.

Integration with Construction and Commercial Teams

• Work closely with Construction Manager and Supervisors to align planning with execution.
• Ensure physical progress on site is accurately reflected in schedules.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors to align progress with cost reporting.
• Support alignment between planning, procurement and material availability.

Schedule Control and Discipline

• Ensure all work is executed according to approved schedules.
• Prevent ad hoc or unplanned work that disrupts sequencing.
• Maintain discipline in planning processes across contractors.
• Ensure all changes to schedules are properly reviewed and approved.

Risk Management

• Identify risks related to sequencing, resource allocation and contractor performance.
• Implement mitigation strategies to minimise schedule impact.
• Monitor trends in delays and address root causes.
• Escalate risks that may impact project milestones.

Data Management and Systems

• Maintain scheduling systems (e.g. Primavera, MS Project or equivalent).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning data.
• Generate reports, dashboards and analysis for management.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes.