Senior Manager, Project Controls

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Manager, Project Controls provides corporate oversight and leadership for project controls on large-scale EPCM mining projects, ensuring governance compliance, financial integrity, and alignment with corporate standards. This role validates cost and schedule performance, approves major changes, and advises project leadership on risk mitigation strategies. It acts as a key liaison between corporate finance and project execution teams.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Validate Integrated Project Team (IPT) cost reports, forecasts, and schedules.

· Ensure adherence to corporate governance, budgeting, and reporting standards.

· Review major change requests and monitor contingency usage.

· Provide strategic guidance on cost control, scheduling, and risk management.

· Drive alignment of SAP WBS structures with budgets, packages, and commitments.

· Deliver executive-level dashboards and performance insights for leadership.

· Mentor and develop junior project controls staff.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management

· Professional certification in Project Controls or Cost Management (e.g., AACE CCP, PMP) (preferred)

· 15+ years of experience

· 5+ EPCM/Mining Project Assignments

· Experience working with an EPCM on project controls methodologies and tools.

· Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, project management systems, and SharePoint.

· Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Expertise in cost forecasting, earned value management, and risk analysis.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

· Skilled in timely and accurate reporting to corporate leadership.

· Demonstrated ability to comply with governance and financial requirements.

· Experienced in early identification, escalation, and mitigation of cost/schedule risks.

Benefits

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.