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

Project Control Lead- Port Elizabeth, NJ

About APM Terminals

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people.

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