Project Controls Manager

Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian exploration mining company, focused on working towards the restart of the past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine with additional development projects in our portfolio, all located in Tahltan Territory in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. Eskay Creek was the highest-grade gold mine in the world when in production. The mine produced 3.3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver at average grades of 45 g/t gold and 2,224 g/t silver from 1994-2008.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. You will be given assignments to challenge yourself and your skillset, working alongside colleagues with diverse backgrounds and cultures. We value Health and Safety, the Environment, and the Communities within which we operate, and work collaboratively with our Indigenous partners, leveraging traditional knowledge and respect for the land. Skeena is committed to the principles of UNDRIP and working collaboratively with local Indigenous Nations and local Communities. The Company is leading the way of reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion in our industry. Interested in being part of an organization driven by opportunity, entrepreneurship, and business results? Join our team

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Reporting directly to Skeena’s Director of Construction and Engineering, the Project Controls Manager is the primary position responsible for managing all aspects of the Project Control’s functions across the business. This includes; Cost Control, Planning/Scheduling, Key Quantity tracking & Estimating. The Project Controls Manager will oversee the scheduling, reporting, estimating and budgeting for the Eskay Creek Revitalization project to ensure a cost effective and efficient delivery. They will provide estimates, cost control, and planning expertise while providing guidance, managing, and coordinating project staff.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• The Project Controls Manager will oversee Cost Control for the Eskay Creek Revitalization project and ensure all Planning / Scheduling targets are delivered.
• Strong knowledge in Prism tool is must and should be able to maintain and improve the reporting system. The project control tool used for the project is in Prism.
• Lead and Identify opportunities for process improvements within project controls functions and implement best practices to enhance project performance.
• Provide Cost Control expertise to direct project towards Earned Value Reporting and reconciliation of Budget to Actuals and Forecast to Completion.
• Lead and provide guidance to Project Planners and Controllers to achieve project performance targets in schedule planning, manage project milestones, financial performance and project execution.
• Drive a collaborated culture working with various departments, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of project controls activities to ensure all costs, scheduling and objectives are aligned.
• Prepare and deliver regular project reports, including progress updates, cost forecasts, schedule status, and risk assessments to the project team and stakeholders
• Develop and implement new concepts in work simplification and cost reduction including life cycle costing, value analysis, vendor analysis and information necessary to recommend regional solutions
• Build on Skeena’s existing Project Controls tools and develop and optimize them to ensure maximum efficiency in Key Quantity Tracking, Estimating and Document Control.
• Provide baseline schedule development and management, performance status and reporting, baseline change control, risk management, earned value management guidance and tools.
• Forecast project costing and provide financial reports and updates to Senior Management teams, notifying the team of concerning trends that are critical to the project's financial performance.
• Develop and maintain key external relationships with consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders as well as provide oversight on contractor / vendor invoices.
• Support program integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Support and advise on the definition of project procedures and the standards required for project delivery.
• Responsible for ensuring that project costs controls are always applied and adhered to.
• Responsible for managing the project budget and accruals and maintaining the project cost data in the cost management system.
• Should assist in Identifying and assessing project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain a risk register. Monitor risk exposure and ensure proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project change processes, including the evaluation of change requests, impact assessments, and updating of project schedules and budgets as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience is required, including at least 5 years in a managerial or lead role on large-scale construction projects, preferably in the mining or resource sector.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP) is an asset.
• Management of large industrial projects throughout the EPCM and/or EPC environment is a key asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, project controls techniques and principles is required.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a project controls team, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity working with local indigenous partners within the agreed procurement & contracts expectations is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of project controls methodologies, including scheduling, cost management, and risk management. Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Prism, Primavera P6, MS Project, Oracle Primavera Unifier, or similar)

Key Competencies / Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to project teams and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced project environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across an organization.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be willing to travel regularly to remote sites, including the Eskay Creek Project site in northwest British Columbia

Work Location

This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on a Monday-Friday 8 hours per day schedule with periodic regular travel to remote sites required. Also, the job is fast paced, often with multiple competing priorities.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.