Reports to: Project Controls Manager
Department: Project Team
Location: NexGen Rook I, Saskatchewan
Rotation and Schedule: 14/14, 12 hr shifts
Who We Are
Cementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company-we design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically complex projects, with a strong track record in world-class shaft sinking and mine development.
Collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We foster a culture where respect is foundational, innovation is encouraged, and safety is never compromised.
At Cementation, we value experience and are inspired by potential.
Project Opportunity
Cementation is supporting NexGen's shaft sinking project, a major underground construction undertaking that will require disciplined planning, coordination, and control as the work progresses. This is an opportunity to help build and maintain the project controls systems that keep the team informed about performance, emerging changes, and the work ahead.
As Project Controller, you'll help the project team understand its cost performance and outlook. You'll maintain reliable cost information, support regular forecasts, and explain the trends and changes that matter to project decisions.
Purpose of the role
The Project Controller executes day-to-day project cost-control and forecasting activities. The role maintains accurate cost data, tracks actual costs and commitments, supports cost-at-completion forecasts, and provides timely analysis to help project leaders understand performance, risks, and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Control & Forecasting
- Execute project cost control activities in accordance with the Project Controls Management Plan.
- Maintain project cost reports, forecasts, commitments, accruals, and variance analyses.
- Track actual costs against budget and identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support development and maintenance of cost forecasts that reflect scope changes, productivity performance, and schedule impacts.
- Work with finance, procurement, and site personnel to validate cost information and maintain accurate records.
Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Prepare internal and client‑facing cost reports, dashboards, and performance summaries.
- Explain cost drivers, variances, and forecast movements clearly for project leadership.
- Coordinate cost information with schedule, progress, and change data so reporting presents a consistent project outlook.
- Maintain traceable cost records to support client reviews, assurance activities, and audits.
Project Controls Coordination
- Work with the scheduling and change functions to assess cost impacts from schedule changes, emerging trends, and approved scope revisions.
- Support administrative, data validation, and documentation tasks across the project control functions.
- Contribute to data validation and reporting improvements within the project controls team.
Health, Safety, and Environment
- Actively support and demonstrate Cementation's HSE culture in all work activities
- Ensure cost and reporting processes support safe execution of work and compliance with project and client requirements
Required
What You'll Bring
- 3 to 5 years of project cost-control experience on construction or mining projects.
- Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, commitments, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Strong Excel skills and careful attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret cost data and explain findings clearly to project stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating cost information with scheduling, change management, procurement, or construction teams.
Assets
- Experience working in an owner or client assurance environment.
- Familiarity with ERP and project reporting systems, such as JD Edwards or Power BI.
Candidacy
Please note that to be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or have written authorization to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements and currently be residing in Canada.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Cementation Americas, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team and drives innovation, and one of our core values is ensuring all employees have the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assess all candidates fairly and without discrimination.
Why Work with Us?
Apply Now If You Want To
- Be engaged in meaningful work
- Share your voice to improve one-of-a-kind operations
- Receive highly competitive compensation and benefit packages are highly competitive.
- Continue your education and training.
Apply Now
Ready to join our team? Start your application today by entering information into the form on the right-hand side of this page. When submitting your resume, be sure to include all relevant qualifications-such as Ontario Common Core certifications-along with any other applicable training or credentials.
Thank you for your interest in working with our teams at Cementation!
