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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Director – Project Controls

Project & Program ManagementPosted on Nov 8
Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
  • Extensive experience leading project controls functions on large capital projects within mining, resources, infrastructure, construction, or oil and gas industries is required.
  • Deep expertise in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of project controls tools and systems, including Primavera P6, SAP or Oracle ERP platforms, Power BI, EcoSys, Tableau, or similar solutions is required.
  • A strong understanding of Earned Value Management, change management, project governance, and project assurance frameworks is required.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders in complex project environments is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills are required.
  • Proven experience supporting capital approval and stage-gate frameworks, including independent reviews of cost estimates, schedules, and contingency, is required.
  • A sound understanding of contracting strategies, commercial arrangements, and cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contract performance management is required.
  • Strong analytical and data literacy skills, including the ability to turn complex information into concise, decision-ready insights for executive audiences, are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, introduce new systems and ways of working, and build capability in diverse, geographically dispersed teams is required.
  • A genuine commitment to safety, integrity, and collaborative, values-led leadership is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project controls strategy, systems, and processes across a portfolio of large-scale projects.
  • Drive excellence in planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, estimation, and reporting.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Project Controls Managers and project controls teams across the region.
  • Establish and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance measurement systems.
  • Deliver executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, trends, and corrective actions.
  • Lead project risk management activities, including assessments, mitigation planning, and contingency management.
  • Foster collaboration between project, engineering, finance, procurement, and construction teams.
  • Oversee audits, governance reviews, and compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices.
  • Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring project controls practices support safe delivery and visible, values-led leadership.
  • Support capital governance and stage-gate processes, including independent cost and schedule reviews, investment decision packages, and approval documentation.
  • Oversee change control, contract and commercial performance tracking, and timely assessment of scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
  • Drive digital transformation of project controls by leveraging automation, data analytics, and predictive insights to improve forecast accuracy and decision speed.
  • Plan and allocate project controls resources across the portfolio, and lead recruitment, succession planning, coaching, and development of team members.
  • Lead a large project controls function supporting major projects across the region.
  • Set standards for measuring and reporting project performance and contribute to portfolio-level discussions on cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Engage regularly with project sites and delivery teams and travel across the region as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, AIPM CPPM or CPPE, or equivalent, are highly regarded.
  • Familiarity with PMBOK, AACE International, IPA, CII, or similar industry frameworks is preferred.

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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