Sr. Specialist – Estimating and Cost Control

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada Vale Canada Full time
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Sr. Specialist – Estimating and Cost Control to join our Project Controls team in Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

This role will be responsible for the following activities, for the main Base Metals projects (FEL1 to Execution, in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia):

  • Define the budgeting and cost control processes and procedures for the entire portfolio (Exploration, FEL1, FEL2, FEL3 and Execution), in line with best market practices and considering the different locational contexts (Brazil, Canada and Indonesia).
  • Implement training programs for the project management team and other stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned with established standards.
  • Support project teams in improving budgeting and cost control practices.
  • Manage the multi-annual capital budgeting and performance management.
  • Lead technical Planning and CapEx analyzes across the entire portfolio of Base Metals projects, aiming to identify potential gaps and deviation trends in a timely manner to allow effective mitigation actions.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management and project stakeholders, highlighting good practices, risks and potential deviation trends in relation to the approved baseline for the projects.
  • Evaluate and implement automated systems and tools that facilitate the cost control routine and put the organization in line with best market practices.
  • Support project risk analyses.
  • Support the improvement of other disciplines in the Project Controls area: Planning, Risk Management and Change Management.
  • Redesign current capital allocation and governance processes and integrate these with Base Metals' corporate governance.

About You

Education:

  • Degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field. Postgraduate degree in project management and/or specific certifications (PMI-PMP, AACE – CCP, AACE – CEP, AACE – EVP, etc.).

Experience:

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls, preferably in large-scale companies (focus: capital projects).

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of project cost control and estimating in capital projects.
  • Experience in Earned Value Management.
  • Experience in technical audit of projects.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills.
  • Detail oriented and able to work independently as needed.
  • Results-oriented mentality.

What We Offer You

  • Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
  • Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
  • Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Virtual Healthcare online
  • Online training and career development opportunities

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's IT, strategic planning, Human Resources, and legal affairs, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale's ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F1T

Apply by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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