Senior Mining Project Cost Controller

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401k with company match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Project Controller – Cost Control to monitor, control, and report the financial performance of mining projects, ensuring delivery within budget through accurate cost estimates, forecasts, and analyses.

The role requires collaboration with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to secure cost data, perform risk analysis, review invoices, and generate monthly and ad-hoc management reports for senior leadership.

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 the mining or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of mining project cost structures, budgeting, and financial reporting required.
• Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., SAP, Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent) required.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams required.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cost control plans in alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and provide detailed financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure timely collection and validation of cost data.
• Perform cost risk analysis, trend forecasting, and scenario modeling to support project decisions.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and other project-related expenditures.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements.
• Assist in audits and financial reviews related to project costs.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Project Controller – Cost Control to monitor, control, and report the financial performance of mining projects, ensuring delivery within budget through accurate cost estimates, forecasts, and analyses.

The role requires collaboration with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to secure cost data, perform risk analysis, review invoices, and generate monthly and ad-hoc management reports for senior leadership.