Project Controller - AMR/EMEA

Job Title: Project Controller - AMR/EMEA
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: 12 months
Hybrid: 1 day per week in office

Job Description:

• Bilingual role - English & French
• Role reports into France and USA -- need strong language skills in both English and French
• Typical work hours will begin at 7 am to cover EMEA region.
• Flexibility required to accommodate coverage of AMR region as well.
• Looking for someone self-directed who can manage their schedule accordingly.
• In-office requirement reduced due to schedule. Only required to attend Montreal office 1 day per week.
• May be required to travel to Europe in April -- please make sure your candidate has no travel restrictions to Europe
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join our global leading business, offering outstanding personal development

About the role:

• Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
• We are looking for a Project Controller to perform project control services for closure projects in the Americas Region (AMR) and Europe (EMEA). This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Mining company at the forefront of mining technology, where you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and career.
• You will work seamlessly with the Closure AMR/EMEA team members and report into the AMR/ EMEA Project Controls Leads. You will also liaise with closure staff working for supporting functions such as Finance and Procurement.
• Workload and scope will be determined by the AMR/EMEA Project Controls Lead.
• You will coordinate with District Managers, Asset Managers, and Study Leads to verify and report on cost and schedule performance for each assigned asset/ project. You will work with the AMR and EMEA Project Controls Lead to compile all reporting necessary for stakeholder and project meetings, reviews, and routine project control meetings.

Responsibilities will be:

• Report to the AMR and EMEA Project Controls Lead.
• Implementation of the global project services mission, vision, and goals.
• Perform project control responsibilities monthly as directed by the AMR and EMEA Project Controls Lead. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Usage of assigned Project Controls Tool
• Budget Tracking and Monthly Reporting
• Forecasting
• Annual Plan Review (APR)
• Accruals
• Vendor Management and invoicing support/ verification
• Planning coordination with Asset Managers and supporting functions such as Procurement, HSE, CSP, & Finance.
• Service Entry Sheet (SES) and Invoicing support and tracking
• Purchase Requisition (,) creation and Purchase Order (PO) tracking.
• Collaborate with Asset Managers to establish routine progress review meetings.
• Under the direction of the AMR and EMEA Project Controls Lead, oversee contracted project controls assigned to specific projects.
• As directed by the AMR and EMEA Project Controls Lead, ensure that all required tools, processes and procedures are being used/ implemented on all assigned projects.
• As directed by the Project Services Manager, support with the following:
• Global process improvements and implementation
• Recruitment of new project controllers and schedulers
• Lead regional trainings and presentations

Qualifications Needed:

• To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting or a related field is desirable
• 5 or more years of experience in project controls
• Experience with managing project control deliverables for a portfolio of projects
• Understanding of project management and controls concepts
• Knowledge or experience in progress management
• Experience with earned value management, forecasting and accruals
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge or experience in change management
• Proficient in SAP, Excel and Power BI