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Project Controls Lead (PCL) – Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project NJ USA

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APM Terminals

Project Control Lead- Port Elizabeth, NJ

About APM Terminals

As part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals has been lifting standards for developing and operating advanced ports and container terminals for over half a century (as an independent division since January 2001). Now, with 60 strategically located ports and container terminals around the globe and several more in development APM Terminals is lifting the standard of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity, proactivity in our industry.

The Project of the Port of Elizabeth

APM Terminals and the Port of New York and New Jersey recently reached an agreement on the lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth through 2062. This extension paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the economy.

APM Terminals will invest significantly in Port Elizabeth over the coming years to decarbonize its operations and enhance cargo-handling capacity at its 345-acre terminal. APM Terminals has also committed to the replacement and maintenance of all wharf and berth structures. This investment supports the Port Authority’s Port Master Plan 2050, which anticipates cargo volumes doubling or tripling by mid-century.

Looking to the future, APM Terminals Elizabeth envisions a larger, more efficient container terminal. Planned upgrades include the optimization of the terminal layout, electrification of container handling equipment, and future-proofing container berths. In light of this development, APM Terminals Elizabeth is expecting to receive the sub-award of a Clean Ports Program Grant to partially fund these developments. This sub-award needs to be actively managed and sustained for compliance and project success.

The objective of this role is to assist the Project Director and project leaders to deliver the project by providing excellent _project administration, document and system management, communication_ and _business & office administration_ services and support.

What We offer :

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

Role Overview:

As part of the project leadership team, APM Terminals Elizabeth is looking for an individual to lead the project controls discipline for the Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project. The role is the Project Controls Lead (PCL) for the project.

To be successful in this role, we need our Project Controls Lead to deliver in three areas:

+ A one-source of truth on project performance. Transparent and purposeful communication is essential. This will include internal (the broader project team) and external (broader APM Terminals and external) stakeholder communication. Building rapport, project-wide commitment to accurate reporting and planning and trust will be critical to providing accurate information.

+ A centre of excellence for project management knowledge to support decision making. Knowledge of project management best practice and tools, and an understanding of lean principles will be important. Success will be possible if the project can remain focusssed on customer value as captured in the project requirements, even if this evolves from what it looks like today.

+ A driving force for proactive and effective project management and leadership. To facilitate the management of project performance, project teams need to be proactive. This means a strong knowledge and responsibility for reporting on leading and lagging indicators.

The project encompasses a complex construction project in a live oerating enviroment requiring advanced project controlls including but not limited to 4D schedulling, digital requirments management systems and extended docuemnt controll.

Project controls is a key technical function to deliver our project success criteria and ultimately the benefits back to the business. How this is led and delivered is just as essential as what is delivered. We believe it requires transparency on the results, great knowledge or experience to draw upon, and a mindset focussed on forecasting accurately and based improving in the future.

Key** **Accountabilities and Responsibilities** **:

Accountabilities

These are the areas of the project where the PCL will have ownership,including ofthe consequences,regardless ofwhere or who undertakes theactualwork or tasks.

Project controls reporting

+ The overallprojectway ofworking, including meetingcadence and purpose, adherence to standards and APMT processes.

+ Consolidation and adherence (by the project) to:

+ Project controls tools

+ Project Execution Plan (PEP), including project management plans

+ Leadership ofElizabeth Upgrade (E-Up)project controls function

+ Setup and management of the project systems.Given thecomplexityof the projectthiswilllikelyinvolved4D planning andactiveuse of system engineering tools

Responsibilities** **:

These are the tasks that are expected to be undertaken by the PCL on the project.

+ Implement,maintainand drive the transparent application of the APMT project management and control tools by the project team itself and its consultants,contractorsand suppliers.

+ Prepareandmaintainscope& assumptions, schedule,riskand budget baselinesas agreed withthe project Steering Committee.

Communications** **& Engagement

+ Ensure clear and consistent reporting within and from the project teamon actual and forecast progress.

+ Regularly meetwith thedesign,construction,equipmentand IT teams tomaintainawareness of (potential) project issues.

+ Build working relations with counterparts at the head office, consultants,contractorsand suppliersto ensureaccurateand consistent project reporting.

Facilitat** **ion of

+ the correct application of the change management processes (i.e.changes to scope, schedule,requirementsand budget),

+ the risk managementand analysisprocess and ensuretimelyinput from the project teamas well as foment a pro-active risk management approach,

+ the document management process,including contractual correspondenceand

+ Ensure correct andtimelyreporting:

+ within the project and team,

+ to Project Director,Project Engineering Lead, Constructionmanager, Business IntegrationLeadand other relevant leads.

+ to HQ Program Lead and PMO, and

+ to other corporate counterparts (asrequired),

+ including both leading and lagging indicators of project performance

+ thesetup and implementation of project controlsystems & tools by actingas primary point of contact (PMWeb,documentcontrol, system engineering,planning,SharePointetc.) andberesponsible for thecorrect structural setup and access control.

+ Liaise with the functional counterpart(BIM PMO)on project control system issues and improvements.

Controls & governance

+ Implement APMT project controls and project procedures, processes & standard templatesto manage the construction, delivery of equipment and project IT & automation proactively.

+ Track project progress against the approved baselines and, whereappropriate, ensure issues are proactivelyidentified,addressed,resolvedand/or escalated and reported.

Qualifications** **, Skills, and Experience** **:

+ Relevant professional experience:minimum15years overall, including a minimum of10years within a project controls functional disciplineof complex infrastructure project

+ Accountability in projectcontrols andaccuratereporting onstatus ofdelivery on at least two large-scale and complex capital infrastructure projects

+ Experience in working in a culturally and technical diverse team and environment, internally and externally to yourorganization

+ Confidently presenting and effectively communicating to internal (project) and external (HQ) stakeholders in written and spoken English

+ Coaching and/or mentoring othersin project managementtools and techniquesacross a team or broader functional business

+ Delivering a high-level of accuracy and qualityoutputs / reports

+ Completion andbeen awarded anadvanced project managementqualtification, for example APM PMQ, PMI PMP certificate or equivalent.

+ Knowledge and experience in using andimplementingProject management platforms and systemson projects, ensuring engagement and use by the project team(for managing documents, contracts, change, cost, communicationand )e.g.PMWeb,Aconex,Relatics, andsimilar.

+ Project management tools including scheduling softwaree.g.PrimaveraP6orsimilar.

+ Managing through influence and creating team commitment to following a governance structure, including procedures,processesand project controls

+ Proactive performance management through leading (predictive) measures

+ Experience of working in a matrixorganization

+ Experience ofsupervision and line management of others in project controls or project management roles.

+ Experience in managing Riskseffectively and pro-actively, including undertaking risk analysesand determiningthe project’s risk profile and contingency requirements from this.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

+ Professional certifications such as Association of Project Management-Chartered status;Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent would be a plus.

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Salary:** USD156,300.00 - 172,800.00

**Benefits:** Full time employees are eligible For Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k match

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws

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United States Of America, Elizabeth

USA, New Jersey, Elizabeth, 07207

Full time

Day Shift (United States of America)

Created: 2025-08-01

Contract Type: Standard

Job Flexibility: Site Based

Additional info

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