Project Controls Lead

Job Title:

Lead, Project Controls

Location:

Canada-based | Flexible work arrangement | Regular travel to Mexico required, approximately one week per month

Base Salary:

$135,000 - $155,000 CAD, dependent on experience

The Client:

Our client is an established Canadian mining and resources organization with significant operations and capital projects in Mexico. As the organization continues to advance major capital initiatives and strengthen project delivery capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Project Controls leader to provide hands-on leadership across cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and project reporting.

This role will lead and develop a team of project controls professionals while partnering closely with Construction, Engineering, Mine Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Contracts, and other project stakeholders.

Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Lead project controls activities across major capital projects and studies, providing oversight across cost, schedule, forecasting, risk, change management, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost controllers and planner-schedulers, establishing clear expectations and supporting professional development.
• Implement and continuously improve project controls governance, processes, procedures, standards, and earned value management practices.
• Lead the development, integration, and management of complex project schedules involving internal teams, consultants, contractors, and EPCM partners.
• Oversee owner and EPCM cost controls, including project budgets, cost forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, commitments, trends, changes, and contingency.
• Develop and validate progress and performance measurement models across engineering, procurement, construction, and other project phases.
• Maintain alignment between project controls and corporate financial systems, working closely with Finance to reconcile project costs.
• Lead change-management and trending processes associated with construction contracts, suppliers, services, and engineering changes.
• Identify emerging cost, schedule, and execution risks and support the development and monitoring of effective mitigation plans.
• Prepare and consolidate project reports, forecasts, and performance analysis, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into project performance and emerging issues.
• Work with Procurement and Contracts to incorporate appropriate project controls and payment requirements into RFQs, RFPs, and contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement of project controls tools, guidelines, procedures, and reporting practices while providing technical guidance to project teams.

What you must bring to this role:

• 10+ years of progressive project controls experience, including significant exposure to cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and project reporting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of complex capital projects within mining, construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or another capital-intensive environment.
• Previous experience leading, managing, mentoring, and developing project controls professionals.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, schedule management, and performance measurement.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated project schedules involving internal teams, consultants, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Experience managing owner and EPCM cost controls, including budgets, forecasts, commitments, trends, changes, and contingency.
• Strong ability to identify project cost, schedule, and execution risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong stakeholder-management capabilities, with experience partnering across Construction, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, and project delivery functions.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex project information into clear forecasts, reports, and recommendations.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with enterprise or project controls systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Contruent PRISM is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• PMP or AACE International certification is considered an asset.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to lead business and technical discussions.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites in Mexico, currently anticipated at approximately one week per month.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Only those who are qualified will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current open position.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required, including criminal, credit, or other verifications, will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Project Controls professional looking to take on a leadership role supporting complex capital projects, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.

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