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CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Robert Mills
PROFESSION: Structural Engineer/Project Controls/ Procurement
Australian National; Tianjin China based for past 15 years.
Profile
Highly experienced project controls, and contracts specialist with significant history in large high value EPCM
projects across Asia, South America and Australia predominantly in the resources sector.
Engineering expertise includes;
 Structural Engineer
 Project Management
 Construction Management
 Chef Estimator
 Project Controls Manager
 Commercial/Purchasing Manager and some Logistics
 Contract Negotiation
 Procurement Auditing
Robert has a strong background in senior management levels on major projects for client/owner or
contractor/constructor requirements.
This experience covers all phases of project development and execution from pre-front end
engineering through to project close out. This experience also includes substantial experience in
contract management, negotiation skills, preparation of claims management and due diligence
reporting.
Managerial accomplishments have varied from leading and influencing the development of key
improvement strategies, resulting in sustainable cost reductions through the implementation of
technical and non-technical programs and key performance measures which have delivered significant
project capital savings.
Relevant assignments include:
General Manager & Head of Commercial Procurement: Jin Ao Long Mining (China) 2015
China Project Manager McConnell Dowell Constructors: - Roy Hill Iron Ore Project 2014
Commercial and Procurement Manage: - Constancia Copper Project Hudbay Peru SAC 2012
Client China Representative 330mtpa - Rio Tinto 2011
Procurement Auditing & set up of Centralized Procurement:- Eldorado Gold Corporation. 2010
Procurement Sourcing: - Oyu Tolgoi Project Mongolia 2010
Client Representative – Santa Maria Thermoelectric Project (Shanghai) 2009
A number of short term Consultancy Direct for the clients of mining projects 2008
Estimation/Procurement/Cost Control Manager - Mundoro Mining Incorporated 2006
Cost Control/ Purchasing Manager - Ausenco Beijing Limited 2006

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Project Cost Control Manager - Sino Guizhou Jinfeng Mining limited 2004
Chief Estimator / Senior Cost Controller -Pinjarra Upgrade Project 2003
Lead Estimator / Cost Controller - Leighton Contractors AMC Project 2003
Senior Estimator / Cost Controls - Olympic Dam Project 2002
Chief Estimator - QAL Calcination Project, Infrastructure Design 2002
StructuralEngineering Manager/ Estimator – Fluor Daniel, AMC Project 2001
Engineering / Production Manager - Alfasi Constructions 2000
Estimator/ Project Manager - Longford Gas Pipeline & Refinery 1999
Project Manager – S & K Copper Mine & Myanmar – Thai gas Pipeline 1998
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelor of Engineering (Structural), Swinburne University of Technology
Boilermaker Apprenticeship Monash Technical College, StructuralSteel
LANGUAGES: English, Indonesian Bahasa, Myanmar (Burmese), basic Thai,
Some Cantonese & Mandarin ( presently learning )
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management, Commercial and Procurement Manager, Project Controls Manager, Construction
Management, Structural Engineer, Structuralsteel fabrication Superintendent, Business Development
Manager, Specializing in major EPC based Mining and Minerals and Oil & Gas projects in Australia and
throughout SE Asia over the past 28 years from FEED stage through to construction and plant commissioning
Over the past 25 years Robert has specialized in the project management, procurement and project controls
areas of large and small hard dollar projects and in particular cost engineering relating to the projects he has
been involved with
He is considered a “Key” member of any team, and equates with high global standards in all his areas of
expertise.
Jan 2015 Present
General Manager, Head ofCommercial/Procurement- Jin Ao Long (China)
Develop a sustainable system where the company provides services across the full project lifecycle, from
preliminary feasibility studies to engineering and construction of projects, with ongoing management and
maintenance, for all clients, if required.
Manage the day to day business, making sure to fulfil our clients” needs, have innovative solutions to
problems and invoke procurement procedures to maintain world best practice standards, in all areas.
March 2014- December 2014 assignment completed
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust.) Roy Hill Iron Ore Project
China Project Manager: AUD 6 Billion
Project Management Services in relation to the China supervision of fabrication works in structural steel
and pre-cast concrete for export and use in the Roy Hill Iron Ore Infrastructure project This encompasses
8/off facilities
Major Objectives are;
 ensure that fabrication work is inspected and carried out in accordance with the contract
 Management of all project activities
 Responsible for all schedule, costs, technical compliance, safety, and environmental and quality
aspects

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 Managing the day to day progress of all facilities
 Obtain and maintain harmonious relations with fabrication suppliers and MacDow project team
Key Accountabilities
 Promote total job safety and environmental awareness to all working on the project
 Manage the organisation and coordination of the fabrication activities in accordance with
fabrication activities
 Provide monthly cost analysis and report that encompasses planned versus actualand forecast to
complete for each facility
 Assist in the selection of suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to Control and motivate
the workforce and manage the employee discipline
 Promotion of a professional image of MacDow operations and a harmonious relationship with the
supplied
Jan 2012 – December 2013 Hudbay Peru SAC Commercial and Procurement Manager
Constancia Copper Project: USD1.546 Billion
Recruit and train a national commercial, procurement and contracting team to facilitate the budget and
Schedule requirements
Provide oversight, guidance and direction for an intensive international and internal procurement,
logistical and contracting program
Devise, direct and oversee the development of internationally accepted work systems practises and
procedures
Facilitate the development of both near and long term purchasing strategies
Co-ordinate and oversee all project procurement functions, of both Lima head office and site, in the day
to day negotiations, of contracts and POs.
Provide direction and assist in the development of purchasing risk management strategies
Interact with the Director of Projects and other discipline heads to assist in the achievement of key
organizational objectives and mile stones
November 2010- November 2011 Rio Tinto 330mtpa & Other Projects Clients’Representative
Overseeing and approving the various Chinese manufacturers in their responsibilities in fulfilling Rio’s
Schedule, procurement, project controls, document control, production, logistics and fabrication activities
Of accommodation units and other mining construction and processing equipment for various Rio Tinto
mines in Australia
Jan. 2010 – November 2010. Eldorado Gold Corporation (working out ofBeijing Office)
Corporate Central Procurement Manager (for China) (5/0ff mining project operations)
To Set up and manage a team to centrally standardized a set of procurement and finance procedures and
forms that are SOXcompliant for the four existing working mine sites in China, then to rotationally audit
all procurement activities of the sites, as well as assessing and negotiating appropriate equipment and
materials that will be purchased in bulk by Central Procurement for all sites. This effectively minimises
certain operational costs for all sites
Jan. 2010 – Nov. 2010 . Ivanhoe Oyu Tolgoi project Mongolia (working out ofBeijing)
The sourcing and procurement of equipment and services pricing, and the negotiating of contracts for the
sourced items and material for the project
Oct. 2008 – November 2009 (Shanghai portion ofproject complete)
Santa Maria Thermoelectric Project,for Colbun S.A.
Client China Representative,Procurement & Controls Manager
Represent Colbun in all matters in Chinse portion of the project and oversee the controls and reporting
functions of the Italian, Slovacian, South American and Chinese subcontract and those supplying
equipment items for the project
2008 (short term Consultancy Complete) Nui Phao Mining Joint Venture ( NPV) Vietnam
Co-ordinate all NPV’s Project Cost Control and purchasing functions
Review the Aker Solutions project capital estimates, setting up of the project control budgets, cost control
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2008 Centerra Mining (short term Consultancy Completed) Borro Gold ( Mongolia )
Review the Capital cost estimate for the Gatszurt expansion and suggest possible savings, review and
suggest changes to the project controls and reporting functions and purchasing and contract negotiation
functions, as well as supply purchasing services for the Boroo Gold project.
Supply superintendent and managerial staff for construction period.
2008 Continental Minerals (short term Consultancy Completed) Xiatongmen project (Tibet)
Review the Capital cost estimate and suggest possible savings, suggest how to best set up the project
controls, including contracts and contract closure and audit, reporting functions and purchasing functions.
2008 Orica Australia (short term Consultancy Completed) Changsha project (Southern China)
Review procurement costs, and suggest possible savings, and suggest Chinese vendors and contractors
and make introductions
October 2006 - January 2008
Mundoro Mining Incorporated
Estimation/ Purchasing /CostControl Manager USD 300 Million
Consult on Liaoning Province Government and economic zones and represent the company, and
Co-ordinate all Maoling Gold project’s cost control and purchasing functions. Liase with Dalian and
Shenyang officials to facilitate all required provincial permits, licences and environmental requirements,
as well as establishing recognition in local vendors and contractors of the requirements of locally
produced products and services
Responsible for leading Ausenco in the compiling of the project capital estimates,setting up an maintenance
of the project control budgets, and contract controland closure, setting up and maintenance of the cost
control systems,setting up and maintenance of the project change management systems development and
maintenance of the management levelschedules,preparing the project monthly status reports,review and
approve monthly invoices, prepare and implement project procedures and prepare and update project cash
flows.
Responsible for the collation of tenders,contract negotiations and close outs, and the procurement of
equipment and services required for the project. Arranging all logistics, as well as QA/QC functions
February 2006 – October 2006 (Resigned)-Ausenco Beijing Limited
Cost Control /Purchasing Manager
Co-ordinate all ABL corporate and projects’ cost control and purchasing functions
Responsible for leading and compiling project feasibility and capital estimates,setting up and maintenance
of the project control budgets, contracts and audits, setting up and maintenance of the cost controlsystems
in Prism,setting up and maintenance of the project change management systems,development and
maintenance of the management levelschedules,preparing the project monthly status reports,review and
approve monthly client invoices, prepare and implement project procedures and prepare and update project
cash flows.
Responsible for the collation of tenders,contract negotiations and close outs, and the procurement of
equipment and services required for the project. Arranging all logistics, as well as QA/QC functions
April 2004 February 2006
Ausenco Limited
Cost Control Manager (Sino Guizhiu Jinfeng Mining Limited USD 170 Million)
Developed and co-ordinated the cost control system that included;
 The compiling of and advice in relation to the estimate
 Supervised and provided functional direction and support for all project planning and scheduling
 Established the project interface requirements and timing amongst all project participants
 Established the criteria for measuring the performance of the overall project and individual
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 Established the Work Breakdown Structure ( WBS )
 Developed the progress measurement and cost to date reports
 Developed the project cash flow charts,forecast and actual projet figures
 Developed all project procedures,and integrate them with all concerned on the project
 Formulate and monitor the scope change and variation registers
 Do all contract closures on completion, and audits
October 2003
Hatch / Alcoa JV
ChiefEstimator / Senior Project Cost Controller (Alcoa Pinjarra W.A. $500 Million)
Working out of the Hatch offices in Perth,bring the conceptual estimate to a definitive estimate.
Re-viewing all aspects of engineering, design and construction and to work with the area managers
to encapsulate a cost efficient and effective estimate, negotiate contracts, then to implement a reporting
and cost control program that correctly reflex and tracks the true cost of the upgrade in line with the
clients’ requirements
July – September 2003
Maunsell Pty. Ltd. (Telfer “Gold“ ProjectW.A.)
Consultant on Project Cost Controls
Direct and assist in setting up the Project Controls systems that Maunsell were required
to supply for reporting their progress, forecast to complete, and actual costs to date, for their part of the
Telfer project
June 2003
Leightons Pty. Ltd. (AMC Magnesium Project) 1,800,000.00
Estimating / Cost Controls
Review take-offs, and assess the feasibility, timelines and cost associated with quotes and tenders, and the
provision of technical advise to management and operating departments. Integrate a cost control system
that monitored all the project expenses against the baseline budget and established the reports that were
required by the client and their banks
July 2002
Halliburton KBR –
Senior Estimator / Project CostControls (Olympic Dam Enhancement Project)
Senior Estimator Q.A.L. Calcination Project)then (Olympic Dam Project)
Review take-offs, and assess the feasibility, timelines and cost associated with quotes and tenders, and the
provision of technical advise to management and operating departments. The role required strong
marketing and negotiating skills for dealing with senior personnel of international engineering and
mechanical companies. Then to organize and facilitate a trouble free,successfuland on time project
November 2001.
DELCO Australia Pty Ltd.
Business Development Manager
Develop, recognize and optimize business opportunities into contracts in the Oil & gas and civil
construction disciplines with-in Australia and Indonesia.
Was hired directly by, and reported to the Managing Director Mr. Keith Potter
2001
Fluor Daniel, Australian Magnesium Organization
Structural Engineering Manager
Review the technical and construction criteria for tender documentation, and then co-ordinate the re-
estimation for the fabrication and installation of the piping, structural steel, civil works and mechanical
equipment.

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July 2000- June 2001
Alfasi Constructions - Engineering / Manufacturing Manager
Annual turnover approx $30 million Australian
Workshop- control of production and management of employees,
Workshop budget (man-hours, consumables, equipment & Transport)
Industrial Relations & OH & S
Liaison and co-ordination with all interstate and local Project
Managers (currently there is work in N.S.W.,S.A.,Vic. and Tas.)
Maintenance and Quality Assurance
Shop training and improvement of procedures
Vetting and administration of purchase orders
Co-ordination of all expediting
Review all Structural, Piping and Mechanical drawings
Conduct weekly meetings to plan fabrication priorities, to facilitate on-site requirements
Preparation & verification of tenders and variation claims
1999-July 2000
Longford Gas Pipeline & Refinery / Fluor Daniel (Australia)
Estimator/ Project Manager
Do the Estimation then over-see the fabrication
Installation and maintenance of both the on-shore and off shore Pipelines, Mechanical installation and
insulation; electrical and instrumentation works and testing and pre-commissioning of plant and systems
1998-March 1999
Associated Iron Industries – General Manager / Estimator
Direct the day to day running of the business employing 150 people in the structural steeland pipe
factory, and to do the estimating and negotiations of all major projects. Establish new clients in the Oil &
Gas, Mining and Petro Chemical Industries. Dealing with such companies as Transfield and Kaverner
on pipeline maintenance projects in Victoria. During this time Bob was the Lead estimator of a group of
four, that did a detailed summation for the BP. Clean Fuels project, Bulwer Island, Brisbane, that was one
of the final three bids.
1997- Nov.98
McConnell Dowell Constructions (Myanmar) Pty. Ltd.
Project Manager S & K Copper Mine, Myanmar
Project Manager Myanmar – Thai Gas Pipeline; Project Value $US 260 million
McConnell Dowell “Myanmar “Pty. Ltd, Country Manager; Project value $US 320 million
The project managers’ role on both projects was to lead the Estimating of HDPE,Hi- carbon, Hi- tensile
Piping and Conveying systems, Holding and Storage tanks, Buildings, Primary and Secondary Crushers
and the building of an Electro-winning Cells operation. Refurbish and update a coal fired pressure furnace
which supplied the electricity for the mine-site.
Design and construct a gas pipeline along with all mechanical stations through dense jungle and marshes,
with pump stations, and mechanical and electrical instrumentation and back-up systems.
Negotiate with the Myanmar Government, do the Logistics for men and material, from all over the world,
and be the Project Manager for the S & K Copper Project and the Myanmar to Thailand gas pipeline for
Premier Oil ( Exon ) and Total Oils joint venture.
1996 – 97
Project / Cost Control / Construction Manager
Coca Cola Building Bangkok Project Value $US 50 million
Ozcon Thailand /Thai Gammon Pty. Ltd.
This position consisted of the negotiation of individual subcontract packages, to ensure Australian
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The construction manager’s role included the responsibility for; health, safety and environment, industrial
relations, scheduling, cost control and reporting, quality and direction of the construction workforce
supervision plus sub-contractor co-ordination.
1990 - 96
Construction Manager: Irian Jaya Gold and Copper Mine
Fluor Daniel (Jakarta) Pty. Ltd. Seconded to Freeport Indonesia
Project Value $US 500 million
Initially appointed as superintendent then construction manager. Key Design and Management Roles
included;
The Structural steel, Pipe lines, multi-story building, installation of Coal fired furnaces for the supply of
power for use for the whole island and Harbor storage and loading facilities, along with all
fabrication, erection and maintenance, which included pipelines mine works, storage tanks, a concrete
plant, an ore crushing facility and a $US 40 million hotel construction project.
1987 – 90
Stolt Comex ( Singapore )/ Komaritim Indonesia
Superintendent Sulawasi Steel fabrication facility and off shore Installation of Pipelines
Pipeline fabrication and maintenance for various off shore, on shore Oil and gas projects
PERSONAL DETAILS
Contact Details
China: + 86 022. 23696117
Mobile +86.13701205206
Email: bob.mills777@gmail.com
Date of Birth 6th
, April, 1952
Place of Birth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Residency Tianjin, China
Nationality Australian
Height 183 centimetres
Weight 100 Kilograms
Health Excellent
Marriage Status: Married
Drivers’ License Australian, Myanmar & Chinese