Project Controls Lead

We are seeking a Project Controls Lead to support a major mining project located near Kamloops, British Columbia. Initially working during the Detailed Design phase out of Vancouver, this role will transition to a site-based rotation during the construction phase. Reporting functionally to the Manager, Cost Control, and operationally to the Project Controls Manager, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective cost control practices in alignment with corporate and project standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the project controls team, ensuring consistent service delivery across active projects.

Support project managers and senior leadership with program-wide project controls guidance.

Develop and manage the Project Controls team’s fiscal objectives, including revenue growth tracking and reporting.

Assess and enhance current project controls systems, tools, and practices, recommending improvements aligned with industry standards.

Evaluate project needs to design and implement tailored Project Controls Plans, including resource planning and team structuring.

Lead the development of Project Master Baseline Schedules and implement monitoring frameworks to ensure on-time project completion.

Oversee work breakdown structure development, cost estimation, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and documentation control.

Experience & Technical Expertise

Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Controls, preferably within a Construction or Engineering firm.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage the integration of project cost, schedule, and reporting functions.

Expertise in:

Work breakdown structure (WBS) development

Cost estimation and budget control

Schedule development and analysis

Document control and reporting

Proficient in Primavera P6 for schedule creation, tracking, and analysis.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

Proven experience managing interdisciplinary project controls teams.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Customer-service orientation with a professional and calm demeanor.

High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to apply tact in challenging situations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively present ideas and solutions to various stakeholders.