Project Controls Engineer

About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate.

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

To support this growth, we've established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

As K92 expands our Kainantu underground gold mine, we now seek to add a Project Controls Engineer to our Corporate Projects team in Brisbane. With further expansion projects upcoming as well as sustaining capital projects through 2026 and 2027 this newly created role contributes to our continuous growth and forward planning for our PNG projects. In this role you will be responsible for providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive project performance data to support effective decision-making. This role ensures the integrity of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting processes throughout the project lifecycle. By implementing robust controls and monitoring systems, the Project Controls Engineer helps maintain alignment between project objectives, resources, and execution strategies, mitigating risks and optimizing outcomes.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Set up, configure, and operate the Primavera P6 planning system, provide guidance and quality assurance for P6 interfaces established at Portfolio planning and Project level
• Review contractor and consultant schedules as submitted and incorporate into the current master schedule
• Working with departmental, construction, project management personnel and contractors to review project execution and construction plans for integration in overall project schedules
• Actively participate in the Change Management process through the review and analysis of the Scope book, WBS, Work and Procurement packages
• Analyse impacts of unforeseen/unplanned events to the current master schedule
• Communicate potential schedule conflicts or overruns in a timely manner
• Provide suggested mitigating actions to relevant stakeholders
• Provide schedule reports (Gantt chart, tabular and dashboard, schedule commentary) to the project team
• Participate in review of tender schedules
• Provide schedule impact assessment for trends and scope changes
• Provide schedule forecasts
• Organise and chair progress meetings/schedule updates
• Communicate minimum standards for progress, schedule forecasting required from construction contractors
• Setup, configure and operate the Project Control System, provide guidance and quality assurance for interfaces established with any EPC delivery systems and, K92 systems
• Lead the preparation, updating and management of all levels and types of cost control reporting
• Interface with project stakeholders to develop, monitor, control and report project costs and quantities
• Import quantity and deliverable progress data into the Project Control System from the different Kainantu and Contractor sources
• Review major deviations from the budget
• Conduct cost forecast reviews, budget reviews and cost risk reviews
• Apply cost control work processes to procurement and contract packages
• Establish and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Track KPIs such as cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI).
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets and commitments
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain cash flow plans and forecasts and charts
• Coordinate forecast updates by disciplines and contractors, including providing trend analyses and corresponding risk analysis
• Review the Project Expenditure Request (PER) preparation as per the Project Expenditure Request Procedure
• Monitor commitments and ensuring that no commitments are made to the Project that exceed the current budget or approved PER level without written approval by the Project Manager
• Cost impact assessments that support package forecasting and the trend process
• Produce accurate and timely progress reports for stakeholders.
• Provide variance analysis and explain deviations from plan.
• Complete earned value and productivity analysis and reporting
• Generate timely package cost and manhour forecasts
• Determine package incurred costs and accruals for reporting
• Cost control and reporting of Owner's managed costs.
• Develop and provide training / guidance to junior Projects Team members
• Continuously improve the department project controls system
• Development/improvement of Power Bi Interface in conjunction with others

About You

Ideal applicants will be degree qualified or hold a diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or related area, in additions you will have the following skills and experience

• Additional qualifications in project management are desirable
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project controls, planning or cost engineering
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with focus on accuracy, clarity and outcomes
• Knowledge of Project Cost Management system
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems - Pronto & CMS is desirable

Life at K92

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.