Underground Project Controls & Contracts Specialist

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Ontario is seeking a Project Controls/Contract Specialist. The candidate will manage contracts in the underground sector, ensuring compliance, monitoring performance, and handling claims. Success in this role demands experience in project controls within underground mining and strong analytical skills. Health benefits, pension matching, and company incentives are included.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Matching Program

Company Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in project controls, contracts administration, or cost management within underground mining operations.
• Strong working knowledge of unit rate contracts and cost control methodologies.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply contract terms, defend claims, and hold contractors accountable using factual data.
• Underground experience in a mining setting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project controls systems, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the unit rate contract for underground development and production.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contract terms and scope.
• Review and defend against contractor claims, leveraging hands-on underground experience.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of costs, quantities, and productivity.
• Collaborate closely with the Underground Department and site leadership to provide consistent project controls and contractual oversight.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all contract terms, deliverables, and obligations.

Skills

Project controls

Contracts administration

Cost management

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Tools

Project controls systems

Reporting tools

Job description

A leading project management firm in Ontario is seeking a Project Controls/Contract Specialist. The candidate will manage contracts in the underground sector, ensuring compliance, monitoring performance, and handling claims. Success in this role demands experience in project controls within underground mining and strong analytical skills. Health benefits, pension matching, and company incentives are included.