Projects and Advisory
Comprehensive Project Management and Advisory Services
At MEC, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the resources sector. Our integrated approach combines expert project management with strategic advisory services to deliver tailored solutions that drive success and sustainability.
Our team can provide your business with the project management support needed to plan, lead, and deliver your projects. With specialist experience in all phases of the project lifecycle, including strategic planning, scope development, contract management, risk management, and project evaluation, we ensure a thorough and effective approach.
Expert Project Management for Optimal Outcomes
Our project managers take a risk-managed approach to lead and deliver projects, prioritising communication and stakeholder management to minimise operational impacts in mining environments and the community for government authorities. They are supported by technical design expertise, operational experience, and training capability as required from our corporate office.
Clients benefit from experienced project managers with diverse backgrounds, including engineering, construction, operations, and project delivery, ensuring the right fit for every project. MEC understands and addresses the client’s desire to identify, investigate, and implement value optimisation opportunities and refined engineering efforts to deliver optimal business outcomes while managing project risk, schedule, and cost impacts.
Services
Contract Management and Tender Evaluation
- Contract administration in accordance with Australian
- Standards AS4000 and AS4905
- Tender Evaluation and Assessment
- Principal and Superintendent Representation Services
Project Management
- Project Management Plan Development
- Scope of Work Development
- Returnable Pricing Schedules
- Risk Identification and Development
- Procurement Plan and Contract Documentation
- Communication and Stakeholder Management Plan
- Site Supervision
- Quality, Environment, and WHS Compliance Review
- Lessons Learnt Workshops
- Value Optimisation
- Safety in Design
Program Management
- Strategic Planning and Options Analysis
- Scope Definition
- Portfolio Management
Study Management
- Office & Site Secondment
Study Deliverable Documentation
- Study Work Plans
- Project Management Plans
- Deliverable Requirement List
- Statements of Requirements
- Project Execution Strategy
- Project Scope of Facilities
- Technical Specifications
- Cost Estimation Reports
- Project Schedule preparation and monitoring
- Engineering Management Plans
- Investment Approval Requests
- End of phase reports
Planning
- Strategic Assessment of Service Requirements
- Gate Submissions for leadership approval
Capital Productivity Initiatives
- Value Optimisation
- Engineering Effectiveness
- Construction productivity
- Risk, Change, and Stakeholder Management
- Monitor, manage and report on scope, on budget, and on schedule.
Site Investigation Planning
- Services
- Geotechnical
- Asset integrity
Services
OPEN PIT COAL
From initial planning to execution, our project managers oversee every stage of open pit coal mining projects, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and environmental stewardship.
UNDERGROUND COAL
We specialise in managing underground coal mining projects, implementing cutting-edge technologies and safety protocols to maximise productivity and minimise risks.
OPEN PIT METALS
Our project management expertise extends to open pit metals mining, where we leverage industry best practices to optimise extraction processes and enhance project outcomes.
UNDERGROUND METALS
With a focus on safety and efficiency, we manage underground metals mining projects with precision and expertise, delivering results that exceed expectations.
INFRASTRUCTURE
In addition to mining projects, we provide project management services for infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, and utilities, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective solutions.
Framework
MEC adopts a dynamic project management framework that integrates the latest industry standards and methodologies. By combining predictive waterfall and adaptive agile approaches, we ensure on-scope, on-budget, and on-schedule project delivery, while maximising value throughout the project lifecycle.
Range of Services
Our experienced project managers offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Study Management
- Safety in Design
- Advisory
In addition to project management, MEC provides strategic advisory services to support our clients’ long-term success. Our team of experts offers specialised guidance in asset optimisation, operational management, ESG practices, and project evaluation, helping clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities in today’s competitive marketplace.
Operational Readiness and Management
Transitioning from planning to production requires careful planning and execution. Our operational readiness and management services encompass:
- Detailed operational mine designs and schedules
- Contractor engagement and management
- Geotechnical engineering and geology training
- Business improvement and change management
- Project Evaluation
MEC conducts thorough evaluations to provide informed insights and strategic recommendations, empowering clients to make well-informed decisions in areas such as:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Feasibility studies
- Resource evaluations
- Asset Management
- Opportunity assessments
- Equipment evaluation and procurement strategies
- Peer review of capital purchases and investment decisions