What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager position at Turner Mining Group?
About Jerritt Canyon
The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the
property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining
claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon
Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended
to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of
evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary
for a potential future restart of operations.
The Opportunity
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and managing all project controls functions for
capital, sustaining, and infrastructure projects across the operation. This position provides strategic
leadership and oversight of project planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, reporting, risk
management, and change control processes to ensure successful project execution and alignment with
business objectives.
Working closely with the Restart Manager, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, and
Operations leadership, the Project Controls Manager establishes project controls standards, drives
accountability across project teams, identifies risks and opportunities, and delivers critical decision-
support information to senior leadership. This role is responsible for developing project controls
capabilities, improving project performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule,
and within approved budgets.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all project controls activities across the project portfolio, including planning,
scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and change management.
Establish and maintain project controls standards, processes, systems, and governance
frameworks.
Provide strategic oversight of integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with project
objectives, resource plans, and operational priorities.
Lead project budgeting, cost forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital expenditure reporting.
Monitor project performance against approved schedules, budgets, and key performance
indicators.
Identify project risks, trends, and performance gaps, and develop mitigation and recovery
strategies.
Lead earned value management, variance analysis, productivity tracking, and project
performance reporting.
Develop and present executive-level project controls reports, dashboards, and
recommendations to senior leadership.
Oversee project change management processes, including evaluation and approval of schedule,
scope, and cost impacts.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of project controls data, reporting, and
management systems.
Partner with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to support
project execution and decision-making.
Support contract administration, contractor performance management, and commercial
evaluations.
Lead project controls personnel, contractors, and consultants, including coaching, mentoring,
performance management, and professional development.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project controls processes, systems, and
project delivery performance.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, governance
requirements, and regulatory standards.
The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, Business
Administration, or a related field required.
15 years of progressive experience in project controls, project management, or capital project
execution within mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated experience leading project controls functions for large-scale capital projects.
Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and change
management principles.
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Oracle.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing project stakeholders.
Experience in mining or other heavy industrial operations preferred.
PMP, CCP, PSP, AACE, or similar professional certification considered an asset.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing
employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all
applicable laws.
Salary : $100,437 - $143,236