Mining Project Controller: Cost & Budget Lead

Barrick Gold Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation is seeking a Project Controller – Cost Control at its Nevada Gold Mines operations in Elko, NV. The role focuses on monitoring, controlling, and reporting the financial performance of mining projects to keep them within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in project controls within mining, strong budgeting and cost forecasting skills, and proficiency with SAP or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of experience in project controls, cost control, or financial management within mining or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of mining project cost structures, budgeting, and financial reporting required.
• Proficiency in project controls software such as SAP, Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills; strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cost control plans.
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and provide detailed financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance to collect and validate cost data.
• Perform cost risk analysis, trend forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and other expenditures.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Barrick Gold Corporation is seeking a Project Controller – Cost Control at its Nevada Gold Mines operations in Elko, NV. The role focuses on monitoring, controlling, and reporting the financial performance of mining projects to keep them within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in project controls within mining, strong budgeting and cost forecasting skills, and proficiency with SAP or Primavera P6.