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What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving - observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.\nYou will join the Bid Team within Business Implementation Management, supporting APM Terminals’ growth strategy by developing competitive bids for new terminals, acquisitions and expansions of existing facilities. Your main goal as Project Controls Lead will be to bring together operational, technical and project execution inputs across scope, cost, schedule, organisational requirements and risk to create a coherent and competitive bid. 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