Advisor, Contracts & Cost Control

Newmont Mining Corporation; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a motivated Project Controls professional to join their Sustaining Capital Projects team at Red Chris Mine. This role involves supporting the execution of new infrastructure projects, focusing on cost control, contractor management, and collaboration with project engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and relevant mining experience, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings matching

Transportation and PPE allowances

Opportunities for career development

Recreational facilities

On-site counselling

Qualifications

• Registered with AACE preferred.
• Relevant experience in mining or capital project delivery.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Administer cost control measures for all sustaining capital projects.
• Monitor project-related expenses and document cost variances.
• Provide detailed cost analysis reports outlining variances.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining Engineering, or similar

Tools

EcoSys

Prism

Planisware

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Workplace Type:Onsite

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Project Controls professional to join our Sustaining Capital Projects team at Red Chris Mine. In this role, you will support the safe, responsible, and efficient execution of new infrastructure built onsite. You will gain valuable experience in construction execution, contractor management, design optimization, and planning within a team of project delivery professionals.

Essential Duties

• Administer comprehensive cost control measures for all sustaining capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgeted parameters.
• Monitor project-related expenses in real-time, identifying and documenting cost variances linked to contractor performance or materials fluctuations.
• Assess contractor invoices against contract terms, ensuring adherence to agreed rates, hours, and materials before processing for payment.
• Regularly assess contract compliance with Newmont standards, auditing contractor performance and cost effectiveness for sustained accountability.
• Provide detailed cost analysis reports, outlining any variances, root causes, and corrective measures to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contract amendments, seeking cost savings or efficiency improvements in alignment with project needs.
• Maintain detailed records of contract documents, amendments, and correspondences, maintaining a transparent audit trail for sustaining capital expenditures.
• Liaise with project engineers to ensure accurate cost allocation for labor, equipment, and materials within budget constraints.
• Participate in weekly cost review meetings with capital project teams, ensuring team members are updated on financial progress and constraints.
• Propose cost-saving strategies and budget reallocations where feasible, applying validated data from similar mining projects

Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining Engineering, or similar.
• Registered with AACE (American Association of Cost Engineering) is preferred, but not required.
• Relevant experience in mining, or capital project delivery.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods (scheduling, earned value progress, lean project delivery)
• Experience with project controls software (EcoSys, Prism, Planisware, etc.)
• Experience in financial systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a remote mine site on a rotational basis.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!