Lead Cost Controls

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Located in the heart of Tahltan Territory in northwest British Columbia, Red Chris Mine is a copper-gold operation with a bright future ahead.

At Red Chris, our people are at the center of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where people can build their careers, develop their skills, and contribute to something meaningful.

Our work is guided by Newmont’s values: Be Always Safe, Care Deeply, Deliver Responsibly and Improve Daily. We work collaboratively with our workforce, the Tahltan Nation, local communities, and our partners to create lasting value and support opportunities across the region.

Whether you are an experienced mining professional or looking to take the next step in your career, Red Chris offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a significant transformation in the future of mining in northwest B.C.

At Red Chris Mine, we’re building more than a mine — we’re building a sustainable workforce and operational model to support the future for our people, our communities and the region. When you join the Red Chris team, you become part of a workplace that values safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact

As a Lead Cost Control, you'll lead project cost control activities across major capital project work packages, providing accurate forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis to support project delivery. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Package Managers, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Controls teams to ensure effective cost management and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
This is a Vancouver-based hybrid role requiring employees to work three days in the office and two days from home each week.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Lead cost control activities for major capital project work packages, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, forecasts, and project objectives.
• Develop, maintain and analyze project budgets, commitments, accruals, actual costs, forecasts and cash flow requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasting updates, variance analyses and performance metrics to support project and leadership decision-making.
• Monitor project performance, identify cost trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost objectives.
• Support change management activities by evaluating cost impacts, tracking changes and maintaining appropriate project controls documentation.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Contracts, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance teams to validate commitments, forecasts and project expenditures.
• Ensure contractor costs, purchase orders, invoices and commitments are accurately captured, reconciled and reported.
• Support project reviews, stage-gate requirements and management reporting while maintaining compliance with project controls standards and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cost control systems, reporting tools and project controls processes.
• Mentor and support project controls team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements for Success in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control, cost engineering or project controls on large capital projects.
• Experience within mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, construction or other heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, earned value principles and change management.
• Experience using SAP, Contruent or similar project cost management systems.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and understand schedule impacts on cost performance.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• AACE, CCP, PMP or related certifications are considered an asset.

Why Work at Red Chris Mine?

Competitive Compensation

• Competitive wages and salary packages
• Performance-based rewards, where applicable
• Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, where applicable
• Opportunities for additional premiums and allowances depending on the role

Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Retirement and savings programs
• Employee and family support resources
• Wellness initiatives and programs

Lodge & Site Amenities

• Comfortable lodge accommodations
• Meals and food services provided at lodge
• Recreational and common areas
• Access to site amenities designed to support your wellbeing while at lodge

Travel & Time Off

• Site travel arrangements for eligible employees
• Rotational schedules that provide extended time away from site
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays, based on employment terms

Learning & Career Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Support for building skills and advancing your career
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced mining professionals
• Exposure to a modern mining operation and the development of the Red Chris Block Cave project

JOIN A TEAM THAT INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

The expected salary range for this role is CAD $154,500.00 - $206,000.00 year. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia.

The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, skills and/or experience, and will not be based on a candidate’s pay history. Further, in accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont during the recruitment process.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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