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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Lead Cost Control

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaCA$154.5k - CA$206k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in cost control, cost engineering, or project controls on large capital projects.
  • Experience in mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, construction, or other heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, earned value principles, and change management.
  • Experience using SAP, Contruent, or similar project cost management systems.
  • Ability to interpret project schedules and understand schedule impacts on cost performance.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost control activities for major capital project work packages, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, forecasts, and project objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, commitments, accruals, actual costs, forecasts, and cash flow requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasting updates, variance analyses, and performance metrics to support project and leadership decision-making.
  • Monitor project performance, identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost objectives.
  • Support change management activities by evaluating cost impacts, tracking changes, and maintaining appropriate project controls documentation.
  • Partner with Project Managers, Contracts, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to validate commitments, forecasts, and project expenditures.
  • Ensure contractor costs, purchase orders, invoices, and commitments are accurately captured, reconciled, and reported.
  • Support project reviews, stage-gate requirements, and management reporting while maintaining compliance with project controls standards and processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cost control systems, reporting tools, and project controls processes.
  • Mentor and support project controls team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • AACE, CCP, PMP, or related certifications are considered an asset.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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