Lead Project Controller

Lead Project Controller

Location: North Bay or Sudbury, ON

Hybrid Work Schedule: Remote Option: Monday & Friday / In-Office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 40HRs/WK

Reports To: Commercial Manager

Posted: May 14, 2024

About Cementation Canada

You feel passionate about what you do. You made the right decision choosing your career path. The question is, are you in the right place? Is your full potential being realized, are you continuing to develop expertise in your chosen field, and does your passion remain strong? At Cementation, we respect experience; we get excited about potential.

Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company. We build mines. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world-class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected, and innovation is encouraged if safety is not compromised.

Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven years. Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us. We offer a flexible work environment and support a sustainable life/work balance.

General Purpose of This Position

The Lead Project Controller plays a critical role in managing the financial, scheduling, risk, and change aspects of projects. This involves overseeing the budget preparation, cost tracking, and financial forecasting to maintain the financial health of the project. The role also requires developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely completion of milestones and identifying and mitigating potential risks to safeguard project timelines and budgets. Effective change management is crucial, requiring the handling of scope adjustments while ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded and communicated. Additionally, the position demands regular and detailed project reporting to stakeholders to maintain transparency and effective communication. Leadership and development of the project control team are also paramount, ensuring that team members are motivated, well-trained, and equipped to meet project demands.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Long term Objectives:

• Development and Implementation of Project Control Systems: Spearheading the creation and implementation of comprehensive project control systems that monitor project progress, track budgets, and manage timelines effectively. This includes selecting and deploying appropriate project management software and tools that align with industry standards and company objectives.
• Process Standardization: Standardizing project control procedures across all projects to ensure consistency and efficiency. This involves setting up uniform processes for scheduling, cost control, risk management, and change management, which are essential for the smooth execution of projects.
• Training and Team Development: Organizing training sessions for project controllers and related staff to ensure that everyone is proficient in using the new systems and processes. This includes continuous development programs to keep the team updated with the latest project management techniques and tools.
• Reporting System Establishment: Developing a systematic approach for the creation and distribution of reports that provide critical insights into project status, financial health, and risk exposure. These reports should be designed to aid in decision-making at various management levels within the company.
• Integration of Project Control Tools: Ensuring that project control tools are fully integrated into the daily operations of projects, allowing for real-time tracking and management of project metrics. This includes overseeing the integration of these tools with other enterprise systems to enhance data accessibility and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the project control processes and systems in place, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing enhancements. This includes staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies in project management that could be adopted to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with key stakeholders, including project managers, finance teams, and senior management, to gather feedback and ensure the project control systems meet the needs of the organization. Effective communication and collaboration with these stakeholders are essential for the successful adoption and optimization of the project control framework.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operations management to define and prepare control baselines, develop project schedules, establish budgets, and monitor progress.
• Provide operations management with accurate, current cost information for informed decision-making.
• Assist in analyzing project schedules and cost reports, suggesting corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure integration of forecasts according to client and Cementation standards.
• Monitor planning and track progress and milestones using the project schedule.
• Support area managers and site project controllers in managing documentation for scope changes and monitor their progress.
• Maintain clear communication of project coding with accounting, purchasing, and operations teams.
• Oversee timesheet entries and purchase orders to ensure correct project billing and expenditure.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and collaborate with operations teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of close-out reports and maintain historical cost and production data.
• Support proposal development and estimating efforts to align project estimates with project baselines.
• Prepare and issue regular progress and status reports as required.

Health & Safety

• Work in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Cementation.
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report to Health and Safety Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Project Controllers.

Travel Requirements

• Some travel will be required.

Qualifications and Skills

• A University degree in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• 10+ years experience in project controls with a high level of experience in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and estimating.
• Must have extensive experience working on large projects preferably in the mining sector with a sound knowledge of contract principles.

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

At Cementation Americas, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees. One of our core values as a company is giving employees every opportunity to succeed - this starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing the unique contribution of every employee.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and candidates for employment will be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner. In addition to career development training, all employees are provided with diversity and inclusion training. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development for all employees.

Cementation Americas has successfully implemented a hybrid work schedule in all our Corporate Offices. All office staff have the option of remote work Mondays and Fridays, while working the balance of the week (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in the office.

Thank you for your interest in this career opportunity with Cementation. To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen, or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada.

How to Apply

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Thank-you for your interest in Cementation.