Study Manager

Position Mission:

To manage studies to ensure compliance with Client requirements, budget control, scope of works, and Lycopodium quality objectives.

Position Objectives:

Manage all aspects of scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies.
Assist Business Development to develop proposals, budgets and schedules for new studies.
Engage and manage specialist subconsultants, e.g. geology mining, geotechnology, environmental.
Liaise among Process, Engineering and Projects groups to source the most suitable resources for studies.
Establish and manage the execution of the study to meet budget and schedule, covering all disciplines.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required.
Establish review requirements and ensure the completed document meets required standards.
Maintain a good working relationship with clients.
Achieve all QA/QC requirements and nominated special procedures set by the client.
Prepare and review study documents.
Check and approve Invoices before these are sent to the Client.
Identify Scope Change or Variations and follow established procedures for approval.
Provide specialist advice within field of expertise as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Result Area	Duties / Activities	Performance Standards	Key Skills / Knowledge

Deliverable Composition and Quality	The Project Design meets Client expectations and requirements. The Project Design meets or exceeds accepted internal and external standards for content and accuracy. All aspects of the design, costs and supporting documentation are reviewed and authorised.	Stakeholders are provided with the opportunity to progressively review and provide input into study progress and development. No design is used without proper review and authorisation. No capital estimate is used without proper authorisation. No operating cost estimate is used without proper authorisation. No deliverable is passed to the Client without proper review and authorisation. The Client is provided with the opportunity to review the final document prior to publication. The study document is delivered on time and to a high standard.	Demonstrate a knowledge of the broad requirements of the components of a study across all disciplines. Demonstrate an awareness of discipline coordination and interaction requirements and needs.. Exhibit the ability to include innovation and new concepts into design. Demonstrate a knowledge of Lycopodiums internal and external review and authorisation standards. Demonstrate an awareness of contractual and liability issues applicable to study work. Demonstrate superior report writing skills. Communicate effectively.

Deliverable Budget and Schedule	Develop study budgets and schedules. Ensure schedules and budgets are achieved by monitoring and interaction. Ensure subconsultant and Client invoicing is timely and accurate. Manage change requirements.	Meet deadlines as per the proposal, or amended with Client approval. Meet budget as per the proposal, or amended with Client approval. Approval of invoices within two working days of receipt. No changes occur without tracking and Client agreement.	Demonstrate effective management. Manage records and documentation in an orderly and effective manner.
Subconsultant Management	Ensure schedules and budgets are achieved. Ensure focus and accuracy of the deliverables is as required by the study.	Meet deadlines. Meet budget. No changes occur without tracking and Client agreement.	Demonstrate effective management. Manage records and documentation in an orderly and effective manner.
Client Service	Assist Business Development. Solicit new business. Promote Lycopodium Minerals reputation as the "engineer of choice" in its fields of activity.	No dissatisfied clients per year. No customer complaints per year.	Communicate effectively with key individuals across the industry. Exhibit recognised expertise in development of client bases. Promote Lycopodium at industry forums and meetings.

Authority Levels:

Approve timesheets and Study expenses.
Approve draft study documents for issue to client.
Other authority as specifically delegated by Manager of Projects - Brisbane from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Essential

University degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering or Metallurgy).
At least 15 years relevant experience in studies, designs or project management.