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RÉSUMÉ
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name Collette Langille
Address 17 Wildwood Mews
Carramar WA 6031
Telephone 0400 169 177
Email langille@bigpond.net.au
OBJECTIVE
With 17 years’ experience in the mining industry as a Lead Cost Controller / Contracts
Advisor working for companies such as Rio Tinto, Argyle Diamonds and Milestone Project
Managers & Engineers, I am exploring new employment opportunities. In all positions held I
have gained a reputation as a skilled lead cost controller/project specialist/Contracts Advisor,
with the ability to effectively supervise, manage and lead teams to achieve desired
organisational outcomes.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
TAFE WA
Diploma in Accounting
Certificate in Business Studies
Australian Institute of Management
Diploma in Frontline Management
Certificate in Business Leadership Program
Curtin Universityof Technology
Currently undertaking MBA in Contract Law
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2011-2015 MILESTONE PROJECT MANAGERS AND ENGINEERS (EPCM)
Position: Lead Cost Engineer/Contracts Advisor
Design, construction, delivery and rollout of cost/contract
management system
Loading WBS structure against approved estimates
Preparation of contractor forecasts versus manning and loading
these into the CMS (cost management system)
Receiving, reviewing and approving appropriations and capital
expenditure approvals
Reviewing contracts and purchase orders created in Ellipse/CMS
Compiling monthly cash flow reporting for Glencore/Xstrata
Coordinating and implementing staff training in CMS and Ellipse
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Reviewing KPIs relating to invoicing turnaround times within the
team
Managing and supporting a team of 5 cost and assistant cost
controllers
Preparing desktop procedures
Reviewing and approving invoices and contractual claims
Reviewing and approving retentions and bank guarantees
Tender Opening
Review and expedite Scope of Works from engineers
Preparation of Variations
Reviewing and approving all Contracts post award
Review and approve any Liquidated damages and or EOT’s
Applying commercial governance in contracts and cost control
Provide Contract closeout methodology and return any remaining
funds to contingency.
Manage all funds within the approved appropriation and draw
down of variations.
Request future funds if deemed necessary for further works.
Monthly tasks included:
Reviewing actual and commitment report from Ellipse and
download into the EPCM cost management system for
reconciliation
Reviewing and approving journals
Expensing flights, accommodation and fuel monthly
Preparing, reviewing and monitoring Glencore monthly reports
(budget versus forecast) and reporting to the senior management
team
Milestone projects include:
Project Budget $
m
Final
Forecast $ m
McArthur River Mining phase 3
expansion
359.70 364.00
Glencore HMP McArthur River project
value
60.00 60.00
2002-2010 RIO TINTO IRON ORE
Position: Project Specialist (2006-2010)
Reviewing and approving all capital appropriation requests and
providing support to EPCMs (Calibre, Sinclair Knight Merz and
KBR)
Managing, reconciling and preparing owners forecast against
budget and reporting to senior project manager
Reconciling necessary corrections where necessary
Preparing and delivering requests for capital projects and
organising memos to RTIO London
Position: Lead Cost Control Coordinator – Expansion
Projects (2002-2006)
Proficiency in SAP and CMS software
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Business development in cost control embedding processes from
Comalco Queensland
Managing and mentoring cost controllers across 8 projects within
original budget
Performing six monthly reviews for all cost controllers
Preparing KPIs versus role descriptions
Preparing capital appropriation requests in conjunction with
relevant EPCM using contractor database
Reviewing and monitoring reconciliation processes with EPCM and
owner, including pro-rata or journal costs where necessary
Reviewing and reconciling project retentions and back charges
Developing reconciliation systems between SAP and CMS to
mitigate increased resources at each month end
Rio Tinto Iron Ore projects include:
Project Budget $
m
Final Forecast
$ m
West Angelas 443.80 392.40
Robe River Tunkawanna to Rosella
rail development
286.20 275.80
Hamersley Iron/Lang Hancock Rail JV 323.00 316.00
Hope Downs Village 57.60 72.90
Dove Siding 38.30 38.30
Cape Lambert expansion 78.70 78.70
McArthur River Mining phase 3
expansion
359.70 364.00
1998-2001 ARGYLE DIAMONDS
Position: Contracts Supply Officer
Proficiency in Ellipse V7 software
Preparation of capital appropriation requests for senior
management approval
Preparation of tender documentation including preparation of
scope of works in conjunction with project engineers
Negotiation of contract variation documentation, preparation of
documentation and execution of all documents
Preparation of back charge documentation for flights,
accommodation and DUR recharges
Reconciliation of manning and AIL invoice payments contract
Management of EOT claims and liquidated damages (dispute
resolution
1993-1997 TOLL EXPRESS
Position: TeamLeader
Daily review of pricing/manifesting of trucks
Forecasting weekly line haul reporting versus contracts and minor
orders
Review of interstate travelling weights
Managing a team of 4
Weekly reporting of line haul costs, reviewing, monitoring and
adjusting as required
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Measuring value earned reporting against current overheads and
report percentages
As System Champion, participated in specialist training (Victoria)
to review and implement future processes, procedures and
systems to maximise outcomes and deliver strategies to the team
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ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to support Indigenous communities
throughout various stages in the execution of commercial contracts
Motivated and conscientious employee with positive work ethic
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to
relate professionally to others at all levels
Supervisory and leadership skills with ability to motivate others to
achieve their best
Keen to learn new skills and prepared to undertake further training
Committed to principles of occupational health and safety
REFEREES
John McMeekan
General Manager
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Email: John.McMeekan@riotinto.com.au
Glen Doherty
Commercial Manager
Mining Resource Solutions
Tel: 0409 680 150
Keith Cameron
Director
Milestone Projects
Tel: 0405 516 754