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About the Role

Lead the execution of project controls activities across Torex Gold’s capital projects and studies, providing hands-on leadership in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and project reporting. This role also implements consistent project controls governance, processes, and standards, and leads a team of cost controllers and planner-schedulers. The position requires regular travel to the Morelos Complex in Mexico and professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost controllers and planner-schedulers by setting clear expectations, delegating work effectively, and supporting performance and development.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building effective relationships across project functions.
Lead the implementation of the project governance framework, including project controls processes, procedures, standards, and earned value management practices.
Evaluate project needs and coordinate appropriate internal and EPCM project controls resources.
Maintain alignment between project controls systems and corporate financial systems, working with Finance to reconcile project costs with the general ledger.
Lead the development, integration, and management of project schedules across internal teams, consultants, and contractors, including integrated planning sessions, constructability reviews, schedule integrity checks, and basis-of-schedule documentation.
Develop or validate progress and performance measurement models across engineering, procurement, construction, and other project phases.
Oversee owner and EPCM cost controls, including project budgets, cost and cash-flow forecasts, control account structures, and ongoing cost-performance analysis.
Review project estimates, changes, trends, and contingency requirements, and support financial modelling and project financial governance.
Lead change-management and trending processes related to construction contracts, suppliers, services, and engineering changes.
Identify cost, schedule, and execution risks and support the development and monitoring of mitigation plans.
Prepare and consolidate project reports, forecasts, and performance analysis, providing clear visibility into progress, cost and schedule trends, emerging risks, and potential problem areas.
Communicate project performance and recommended actions to stakeholders and work with Procurement and Contracts to incorporate appropriate project controls and payment requirements into RFQs, RFPs, and contracts.
Improve project controls procedures, tools, guidelines, and reporting practices, while providing technical guidance and training to project personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to participate in and lead business and technical discussions.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites in Mexico (one week per month).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project controls, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and project reporting.
Previous experience leading, managing, mentoring, and developing project controls professionals.
Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of complex capital projects.
Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules involving internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other delivery partners.
Experience managing owner and EPCM cost controls, project budgets, cost forecasts, commitments, trends, changes, and contingency.
Ability to identify schedule, cost, and execution risks and support the development of effective mitigation plans.
Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work across Construction, Engineering, Mine Development, Finance, Procurement, and Contracts.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex project information into clear reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Cost control
Scheduling
Forecasting
Change management
Risk management
Project reporting
Project controls governance
Earned value management
Budgeting
Performance measurement
Integrated project schedules
Owner and EPCM cost controls
Project financial governance
Stakeholder management
Analytical skills
Primavera P6
Advanced Microsoft Excel
SAP
Oracle
Contruent PRISM
Leadership
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving

Location

Canada
Morelos Complex, Mexico

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Lead
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in project controls

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
PMP certification (asset)
AACE International certification (asset)

Salary/Compensations

CAD $135,000 - $165,000

Benefits

Short-term incentive plan
Long-term incentives
Extended group health and dental plans
Health Care Spending Account of $1,000 per year
Insurance coverage (Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD)
RRSP matching
Wellness initiatives
Ongoing development and career growth opportunities
Four weeks of vacation
Flexible work arrangements

About the Company

Torex Gold is a Canadian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, copper, and silver.
Our flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero is currently Mexico’s largest single gold producer.
The Company also owns the advanced-stage Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, and a portfolio of early-stage exploration properties.
Our purpose is to transform finite mineral resources into lasting prosperity by positively impacting all the lives we touch.
We consistently deliver on our commitments guided by our key strategic objectives: optimize Morelos production and costs; disciplined growth and capital allocation; grow reserves and resources; project delivery excellence; retain and attract best industry talent; and be an industry leader in responsible mining.
We have proven over the past decade that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment around us, all while improving safety, achieving operational efficiencies, realizing cost reductions, and generating positive return on investment.

Equal Opportunity

Torex Gold Resources is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.