Cost Lead – SME

System One; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Cost Lead – SME in Bagdad, Arizona, to serve as the technical authority for project cost management. The role provides expert guidance, governance, forecasting support, and mentoring across mining projects, reporting to Project Leadership in a Project Management department.

The successful candidate will lead project controls activities, coordinate with stakeholders, prepare analyses and forecasts, and ensure adherence to industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Mining, EPCM, construction, or major capital project experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with applicable project controls systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support assigned project controls activities for mining projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Prepare reports, analyses, forecasts, and project documentation.
• Support governance, risk management, and performance monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project controls tools

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Job Title: Cost Lead – SME

Location: Bagdad, Arizona

Type: Contract

Compensation:

Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Hours: 40.0

Security Clearance:

Department: Project Management

Reports To: Project Leadership

Position Summary

The Cost Lead – SME serves as the technical authority for project cost management, providing expert guidance, governance, assurance reviews, benchmarking, forecasting support, and mentoring across mining projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support assigned project controls activities for mining projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Prepare reports, analyses, forecasts, and project documentation.
• Support governance, risk management, and performance monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Mining, EPCM, construction, or major capital project experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with applicable project controls systems and tools.