Site Cost Lead
- British Columbia
- Permanent
- Full-time
Would you like to receive notifications for jobs like this as well? Notify me of jobs like thisGreat news! You are subscribed to receive alerts for jobs similar to this one.TRS is partnering with a leading global mining company that is actively developing a high-profile copper-gold asset in British Columbia. The client is recognized for its long-standing commitment to sustainable resource development, operational excellence, and strong community partnerships. This project represents a strategic investment in Canada's mining sector and offers long-term growth potential for professionals in project execution and controls.We are seeking a SITE COST LEAD (CONTRACTOR) to oversee all cost management activities for a major mining development in Northern BC. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with project execution strategies.
Location: Northern British Columbia (Fly-in/Fly-out)
Type: Full-Time | Rotation Schedule (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off)
Working Hours: 12-hour shift
Project: Tier-1 Copper-Gold Development
Duration: 1 year with possible extensionWork Environment:
- Site-based role with modern camp accommodations.
- Fly-in/fly-out from major hubs in BC and Alberta.
- Safety-first culture with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Lead the development and maintenance of detailed cost control systems, including WBS and cost codes.
- Monitor and report on project budgets, forecasts, commitments, expenditures, and variances.
- Analyze cost trends and provide early warnings on potential overruns or savings opportunities.
- Support contract administration and procurement teams with cost-related insights and change order evaluations.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and external audit requirements.
- Collaborate with scheduling and risk teams to integrate cost data into overall project performance metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in cost control within large-scale industrial or mining projects.
- Advanced proficiency in cost management tools (e.g., EcoSys, SAP, Prism).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.