Project Coordinator - Engineering

Location/Duty Station: Benishangul Gumuz, Asosa Zone, Kurmuk Woreda Project SiteRoster: Fly-In/Fly-Out (6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off)Company: Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC (KGM), a subsidiary of Allied Gold CorpEmployment Type: Full-Time | Site-Based

The Role

The purpose of this role is to manage technical tasks, tracks project schedules, coordinates daily operations between mining and engineering teams, and ensuring safety and quality rules are met in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESSchedule Tracking

• Monitor project timelines and update progress reports.
• Progress reporting and cost tracking.

• Manage engineering drawings, reports, and contracts.

• Link the engineering group with field crews and mine operations.

• Collect daily production and engineering metrics.

• Review project expenses and track material orders.
• Track costs and budget control.
• Control change management and order variations.

• Help gather data for environmental and regulatory requirements.

• Check that field work matches the engineering design.

• Provide technical assistance during project execution.
• Contribute to project planning and manage budgets related to instrumentation scope.

• Adhere to health and safety management systems, identify risks, and ensure all work is conducted in compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.

• Coach and train junior local employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices to develop their skills.

• Write technical reports, maintain software backups, and provide feedback on work status in production meetings.

• Act as a technical advisor, provide operational support, and supervise subordinates and contractors during outages or project work.

• Manage engineering spares, including requesting quotes and ordering parts to ensure equipment availability.

• Monitor project spending against approved engineering and construction budgets.

• Identify and report cost overruns or savings in real time.

• Review and approve contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and contract alignment.

• Assist senior management in forecasting future capital and operational expenditure.

• Help draft, review, and manage vendor, consultant, and contractor agreements.

• Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids, and source mine-site materials or equipment.

• Identify commercial risks related to supply chain delays or contractor disputes.

• Serve as the main commercial contact between internal engineering teams and external suppliers.

• Direct daily activities for junior engineers, technicians, and assigned contractors on site.
• Set performance goals and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Mentor staff to build technical and professional skills in engineering.
• Resolve conflicts among team members or contractors quickly.
• Coach individual team members with technical skills.
• Develop trainee and/or backup support within the team for roster breaks.

• Coaching and transfer of knowledge.
• Assist teams to focus on the task at hand and remove obstacles.
• Develop teams' understanding of technical and commercial aspects contributing to business success.
• Ensure structures are resourced to the labour plan and budget.
• Ensure that the HR System (BambooHR) is utilised.
• Ensure training of teams to improve skill levels and achieve function objectives.

• Ensure work processes are free from safety and health hazards and that subordinates are trained to ensure safety.
• Model behavior consistent with the Allied Safety Vision and Values.
• Implement departmental health and safety goals.
• Maintain processes to ensure a safe workplace for all employees and external service providers.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and programs as required by the operation, business, and regulator (e.g., OHSAS 18001).
• Identify and prioritize all risks and liabilities and ensure these risks and liabilities are recorded and monitored against a mitigation action plan.
• Conduct and control risk assessments.