DescriptionAbout the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, the Lead, Project Controls is responsible for leading the execution of project controls activities across Torex Gold's capital projects and studies. The role provides hands-on leadership in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and project reporting, while helping implement consistent project controls governance, processes, and standards.
This position leads and develops a team of cost controllers and planner-schedulers and works closely with stakeholders across Construction, Engineering, Mine Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and other project functions. By providing timely visibility into project performance, risks, and emerging trends, the role enables informed decision-making and early course correction.
This is a Canada-based position open to qualified candidates across the country. Regular travel to the Morelos Complex in Mexico is required, currently anticipated to be approximately one week per month, with additional travel based on project needs. Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
What We're Looking for:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as PMP or an AACE International certification is considered an asset.
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to participate in and lead business and technical discussions.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites in Mexico (one week per month)
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project controls, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and project reporting.
- Previous experience leading, managing, mentoring, and developing project controls professionals.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of complex capital projects. Experience may come from mining, construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or other capital-intensive sectors.
- Strong knowledge of project controls principles earned value management, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, schedule management, and performance measurement.
- Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules involving internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other delivery partners.
- Experience managing owner and EPCM cost controls, project budgets, cost forecasts, commitments, trends, changes, and contingency.
- Ability to identify schedule, cost, and execution risks and support the development of effective mitigation plans.
- Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work across Construction, Engineering, Mine Development, Finance, Procurement, and Contracts.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex project information into clear reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with enterprise and project controls systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Contruent PRISM is preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Key Accountabilities
Leadership, Safety, Culture and Relationships
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost controllers and planner-schedulers by setting clear expectations, delegating work effectively, and supporting performance and development.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building effective relationships across project functions.
Project Controls
- Lead the implementation of the project governance framework, including project controls processes, procedures, standards, and earned value management practices.
- Evaluate project needs and coordinate appropriate internal and EPCM project controls resources.
- Maintain alignment between project controls systems and corporate financial systems, working with Finance to reconcile project costs with the general ledger.
Project Schedule Analysis and Review
- Lead the development, integration, and management of project schedules across internal teams, consultants, and contractors, including integrated planning sessions, constructability reviews, schedule integrity checks, and basis-of-schedule documentation.
- Develop or validate progress and performance measurement models across engineering, procurement, construction, and other project phases.
Project Cost Review
- Oversee owner and EPCM cost controls, including project budgets, cost and cash-flow forecasts, control account structures, and ongoing cost-performance analysis.
- Review project estimates, changes, trends, and contingency requirements, and support financial modelling and project financial governance.
Project Change Management and Risks
- Lead change-management and trending processes related to construction contracts, suppliers, services, and engineering changes.
- Identify cost, schedule, and execution risks and support the development and monitoring of mitigation plans.
Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and consolidate project reports, forecasts, and performance analysis, providing clear visibility into progress, cost and schedule trends, emerging risks, and potential problem areas.
- Communicate project performance and recommended actions to stakeholders and work with Procurement and Contracts to incorporate appropriate project controls and payment requirements into RFQs, RFPs, and contracts.
Continuous Improvement
- Improve project controls procedures, tools, guidelines, and reporting practices, while providing technical guidance and training to project personnel.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help optimize the Morelos Property's potential as we continue to diversify and create value for our shareholders.
- Hands-On Leadership: Be directly involved in driving key initiatives and processes that positively impact people's lives and the environment around us.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to being an industry leader in responsible mining.
- Competitive Total Rewards
- Annual Base Salary: CAD $135,000- $165,000
- Short-term incentive plan and long-term incentives
- Extended group health and dental plans
- Health Care Spending Account of $1,000 per year
- Insurance coverage (Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD)
- RRSP matching
- Wellness initiatives, ongoing development, and career growth opportunities
- Four weeks of vacation for everyone
- Flexible work arrangements
The posted salary range represents our target pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on the comprehensive review of the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and external benchmark data for comparable roles.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that the Company is actively recruiting to fill, and while we use technology to help us with our recruitment campaigns, we do not use Artificial Intelligence in the screening of applicants.
Join us in shaping the future of Torex Gold!
Please note that Torex Gold does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a created agreement in place for permanent/contract placements.
