Project Control Manager - EPCM Mining - Arizona

BBA Consultants; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Group insurance from first day

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Premium for employee referrals

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Project Control Manager for an EPCM mining project in Arizona. In this role, you will ensure effective project performance through integrated controls, focusing on cost, schedule, and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6. Join our team and contribute to high-impact projects while enjoying competitive rewards and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience on large-scale projects in the heavy industrial or mining sectors.
• Expertise in planning/scheduling and project cost control.
• Experience with project control software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function and ensure integrity of cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Establish project controls framework prior to construction scale-up.
• Govern risk management and formal change control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project cost control

Fluent English

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Project Control Manager - EPCM Mining - Arizona

Locations: Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ

Type: Regular

Your future role on our team

As a Project Controls Manager, seconded to the client’s team, you will serve as the owner’s independent authority on project performance, leading the integrated project controls function and ensuring the integrity of HSE, cost, schedule, risk, and change management across the project. You will lead the implementation of an integrated project controls framework and provide clear, data‑driven insight to support executive decision‑making.

Working directly with construction leadership, contractors, and project teams, you will contribute to predictable, disciplined project execution while helping strengthen BBA’s presence and reputation in the U.S. market. This position is offered as a secondment within the client’s project team, providing direct exposure to a major EPCM mining project delivered through an integrated team environment.

Overview of the Role

• Establish and implement the project controls framework prior to construction scale‑up.
• Ensure alignment between WBS, cost, schedule, and reporting structures.
• Assess project readiness and identify gaps for successful execution.

Integrated Performance Management

• Govern integrated cost, schedule, risk, change, progress, and document control systems.
• Establish performance measurement standards, KPIs, and assurance routines across owner and contractors.
• Ensure consistent, auditable reporting that supports executive decision‑making.

Schedule, Cost, Risk & Change Control

• Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and forecasting discipline.
• Govern risk management and formal change control to ensure early warning and baseline integrity.
• Provide executive insight into critical path, cost exposure, contingency, and emerging risks.

Contractor and Delivery Integration

• Define and enforce contractor controls requirements and baseline approval processes.
• Integrate procurement, contracting, and logistics into cost, schedule, and risk baselines.
• Provide independent assurance of contractor data quality, delivery risk, and reporting discipline.

Leadership & Organization

• Build and lead the project controls organization with clear roles, standards, and accountability.
• Govern document management and quality systems to ensure auditable, compliant project records.
• Ensure quality, inspection, and turnover data are fully integrated into performance reporting.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Work on a large‑scale EPCM mining project with high impact.
• Be part of a growing organization expanding its footprint in the U.S.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across North America.
• Act as the owner’s trusted advisor on project performance and risk exposure.
• Drive the implementation of a robust, integrated project controls system.
• Influence decision‑making through data‑driven insights and performance analysis.
• Contribute to building a high‑performance execution platform for U.S. projects.
• Grow into senior leadership roles aligned with BBA’s expansion.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Results‑driven with strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Summary of Certifications and Job Requirements

• College diploma or university degree or other relevant substituted experience.
• 15+ years of experience carrying out these functions on large‑scale projects in the heavy industrial or mining sectors.
• Worked on all phases of a major project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with industry best practices such as AACEI and PMI.
• Strong expertise in planning/scheduling and project cost control.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Practical knowledge of Primavera P6 and other project control software.
• Travel: Occasional to frequent depending on project needs.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Additional Assets

• Practical knowledge of the Prism G2 Suite.
• Carried out these functions as part of international projects.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual paid time off (PTO).
• Statutory holidays.
• Premium for employee referrals.

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant skills.

Benefits at BBA

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator.
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030, including carbon neutral targets and gender diversity goals.
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
• Custom training and development plans.
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy.

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.