Project Controls Manager

Oversee the updating and tracking of project costs and schedules.

Own and maintain change management controls: manage the change control log, support early identification of changes, and ensure timely submission/processing per client change management systems in line with internal standards.

Lead earned value application and analysis across all applicable projects; analyze variances, identify drivers, and work with the project team to develop remediation plans.

Oversee cost commitments versus budget, forecasting, and reconciliation of project costs; verify project coding and cost allocations for accuracy.

Support pre-bid assessments with Estimating and Area/Project Managers to ensure full alignment with client reporting deliverables, baseline setups, and internal reporting procedures before project award.

Support contract administration activities as needed (correspondence, meetings, documentation, closeout requirements) and provide commercial inputs to claims support where required.

Coach and mentor project controls team; review work outputs for quality and provide training on systems, reporting, and controls expectations.

Interface with Clients and internal leadership to support reporting, forecasting, change management, and commercial performance discussions within established limits of authority.

Oversee the development of project budgets and corporate quarterly forecasts working in unison with corporate and site team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

This position has the requirement for regular and ongoing travel to project sites within Canada, and sometimes the USA.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Lead Project Controllers, Project Controllers, Document Controllers and Schedulers where assigned; review work, provide mentoring, technical direction, and performance feedback.

Manage third-party subcontractors / consultants supporting project controls deliverables as required.

Manage in-direct site reports Lead Project Controllers, Project Controllers, Document Controllers and Schedulers where assigned; provides mentoring, and technical direction.

Education and Experience

Degree or diploma from a recognized business, technical, engineering, or construction management program (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

15+ years of progressive experience managing project controls, cost control, project accounting, or commercial controls in mining/heavy industrial/construction environments.

Demonstrated experience establishing project controls systems, forecasting, earned value, and change management on large and complex projects.

Working with Tier 1 Mining clients is and asset.

Professional designation (PMP/CPA/CMA/MBA) considered an asset.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership capability: coaching, mentoring, setting standards, and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency.

Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills for working in a diverse environment.

Proven ability to gather and validate and coordinate information from construction sites to accurately report commodity installation progress throughout the project duration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail with an ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Experience in Project Controls and Management Software: Microsoft, PowerBI, P6, Ineight,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to tailor reporting to site management teams, engineering, corporate management, and clients.

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, while collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and Clients.

Strong commercial awareness: understanding of contract requirements, risk, and change drivers; ability to support delay claims preparation and rebuttal documentation where required.

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.