Senior Project Controller- EN

IAMGOLD Corporation; Gogama; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Power

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with company match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

Job summary

IAMGOLD Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Controller for the Côté Gold Mine site in Ontario. This role focuses on cost control, project performance reporting, and scheduling support for infrastructure projects within a mining environment.

Applicants should have over 7 years of relevant experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with scheduling software. Comprehensive health coverage and a pension plan are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project and cost control functions.
• Experience in mining, heavy civil construction, or earthworks/infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with contractor-based environments and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Support AFE preparation and develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports.
• Track contract commitments, purchase orders, and invoicing.

Skills

Cost control systems

Earned value management (EVM)

Advanced Excel skills

Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About The Role

We are actively seeking a Senior Project Controller to join the Côté Gold Mine site and report to the Manager of Projects. This role will be responsible for cost control, scheduling support, and performance reporting for earthworks and infrastructure projects within a mining environment. This role ensures projects are delivered on budget, aligned with operational priorities, and compliant with internal governance and reporting standards. The Sr. Project Controller will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Site Operations teams to control costs, monitor progress, identify risks, and support decision‑making.

Responsibilities

Cost Control

• Support AFE preparation
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Track actual costs against budget and forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage cost allocations for labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Support month‑end cost accruals and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and capital project controls.
• Support Budget cycle

Planning & Scheduling Support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Monitor project progress against schedule and identify delays or risks.
• Coordinate with project teams to update progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support integrated planning across multiple concurrent earthworks and infrastructure projects.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports, including cost vs budget, schedule performance, forecasted completion costs, KPIs.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights for management.
• Track all project trends.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and tracking tools.

Contract & Change Management

• Track contract commitments, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and costs for earthworks, civil, and infrastructure scopes.
• Manage change orders, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and cost tracking.
• Support claims analysis and documentation where required.
• Ensure budget availability before approval of the change.

Risk Management

• Identify financial and schedule risks associated with projects.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Field Supervisors, and Finance teams.
• Support cross‑functional coordination between operations, procurement, and engineering.
• Present project status updates to stakeholders, including senior management.

Job Qualifications

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in cost control systems
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles is considered an asset.

Relevant Experience

• 7+ years of experience in project and cost control functions
• Experience in mining, heavy civil construction, or earthworks/infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with contractor‑based environments and site operations.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Skills & Strengths

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of construction and mining cost structures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and results‑oriented
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
• Future‑Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match—because we grow together.

Work Locations

• 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace where every perspective sparks progress. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Need accommodation during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we’ll make it happen.