Project Controls Lead

Greenstone Gold Mines L.P. is a 60/40 joint venture partnership between Equinox Gold and Orion Mine Finance Group formed for the purpose of the joint ownership and development of the Greenstone Gold Property including the Greenstone Mine located on a historical mine site in the Geraldton-Beardmore Greenstone belt in Ontario.  The Greenstone Mine is managed directly by a dynamic and experienced Owner’s team, with an estimated $1.5 Billion investment over the three-year construction and commissioning phase, and a 14-year operating life of mine.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Sustaining Capital Projects,  the Project Controls Lead will be responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of planning,  progress, and cost reporting for Greenstone’s sustaining capital project portfolio, and will work in close collaboration with the Controller.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Refine and implement project controls systems and procedures for the sustaining projects
• Maintain and update the master schedule and progress reporting, review with the Project Manager and Project Superintendents on a recurring basis
• Collaborate with the Director, Finance and Controller on all estimating, cost management and forecasting processes, including budgeting and forecasting, and review results with management
• Ensure that cost, schedule and progress processes are aligned
• Prepare monthly accruals for the projects
• Provide  budget input and analysis for contract recommendations
• Ensure early identification and notification of deviations and variances to project baseline schedule and spend, monitor and manage scope growth.
• Provide team members with information and reports that supports assessment of performance and helps facilitate decision making.
• Support contractors and vendors in the implementation of project controls procedures required by the project.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly Project reports (written and powerpoints) for internal and external use.
• Identify and assess risks and mitigations, escalate as required
• Project training to team members as required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work with team members to meet deliverables and deadlines
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost control, progressing, project reporting
• Strong analytical, interpretive, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and Cost Control tools
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Relevant technical diploma or university degree with a minimum of 7 years project controls experience or appropriate combination of education and experience in capital project environments
• PMP designation and experience in mining projects is considered an asset
• Knowledge of cost control systems and planning tools

LOCATION
This position is based in Greenstone, Ontario on a rotation basis.
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.