Lead Project Controller

Location: North Bay / Sudbury, ONReports To: Project Delivery ManagerPosted: August 6, 2026Salary Range: $118,000 to $140,000Incentive OpportunityIn addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Cementation's discretionary corporate bonus program.Who We AreCementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company-we design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically complex projects, with a strong track record in world-class shaft sinking and mine development.Collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We foster a culture where respect is foundational, innovation is encouraged, and safety is never compromised.At Cementation, we value experience and are inspired by potential.About this PositionReporting to the Project Delivery Manager, the Lead Project Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting and approval of accruals, forecasts and project status as well as early intervention and notification of variances to project baseline schedule and spend while ensuring the integration of project control measures including cost control, scheduling, progressing and change management.The Lead Project Controller leads a team of Project Controllers at site and in office by standardizing and implementing the processes and tools to be used by onsite and office based project controllers and builds on those systems to ensure sustainability in project controls.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHealth & SafetyWork in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.Be a champion for safety, instilling safety into behavior, but equally importantly in the designs produced.General Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop Project Controls processes and standards, and support implementation across all projects in Canada.Working collaboratively with operations management to prepare, define and compile the controls baselines including the development of project schedules, budgets and track progress against these baselines.Provide operations management with accurate and up-to-date cost information to facilitate sound project decision making.Assist in the review and analysis of the project schedule and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within anticipated cost and Ensure forecasts are prepared and integrated according to Client and Cementation Monitor planning and project/progress achievements of milestones and using the project schedule generate data and curves for each cost profile.Assist area managers and site project controllers in the submission of change management documentation, monitor and track progress.Ensure project coding is communicated to accounting, purchasing, and operations Monitor timesheet entries to ensure work is distributed to the correct project and sub-Monitor purchase orders to ensure purchases are distributed to the correct project codes and sub-codes and advise management of any discrepancies, changes or out of scope Analyze performance data, identify trends, works with operations teams to prepare mitigation Prepare and finalize the close-out reports, including maintaining historical costs and production information with the assistance of the project Provide support in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and project baseline.Assist the project team in converting project bids to setting up the complete, accurate project baseline in JDE and Primavera P6.Prepare and issue regular progress and status reports, as per Client requirements, or as per Cementation standards.Other duties as assignedTravel RequirementsThis position has the requirement for occasional travel to our project sites and Travel period may range from one day to several Supervisory ResponsibilitiesLead Project Controls teams.Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Engineering Degree or equivalent, Bachelor of Commerce, or Certified Engineering Technologist Diploma.Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.Minimum of 10 years of direct project controls experience in a mining or heavy construction Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesExcellent communication and organizational Proven ability to build strong working Efficient multitasking Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports.Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control, project control principles and earned value principles.Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Hard Dollar, or other EstimatingProficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and OutlookCandidacyPlease note that to be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or have written authorization to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements and currently be residing in Canada.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt Cementation Americas, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team and drives innovation, and one of our core values is ensuring all employees have the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assess all candidates fairly and without discrimination.Why Work with Us?Apply now if you want to:Be engaged in meaningful work.Share your voice to improve one-of-a-kind operations.Receive highly competitive compensation and benefit packages are highly competitive.Continue your education and training.Apply NowReady to join our team? Start your application today by entering information into the form on the right-hand side of this page. When submitting your resume, be sure to include all relevant qualifications-such as Ontario Common Core certifications-along with any other applicable training or credentials.Thank you for your interest in working with our teams at Cementation!