Sr. Project Controls Lead
Summary
Leads all project controls functions (cost engineering, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and risk analysis) for Hudbay's Cactus Mine capital project in Casa Grande, AZ, building the controls framework, maintaining the master schedule in Primavera P6, and overseeing EPCM contractor controls teams.
Role Title: | Sr. Project Controls Lead |
Reports to: | Sr. Construction Manager |
Job Type: | Full Time, Regular |
Location: | Casa Grande, AZ |
About Hudbay:
Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.
Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.
The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Mission:
To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Purpose of Role:
The Sr Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading, implementing, and overseeing all project controls functions for the Cactus Mine Project, including cost engineering, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, change management, progress measurement, and risk management. Reporting to the Sr Construction Manager – Cactus, this position establishes robust project controls systems, frameworks, and reporting protocols to support pre-feasibility, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning stages of the project.
All work will be done with the mindset and values of Hudbay Minerals: We care about our people, our communities and our planet. We value dignity and respect, caring, openness and trustworthiness.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the strategy, setup, implementation, and governance of the project controls framework, systems, processes, and tools across all Cactus Mine project packages.
- Oversee the development, integration, and maintenance of the master project schedule (Primavera P6), baseline budget, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
- Establish and enforce project cost engineering processes, including commitment tracking, cash flow forecasting, trend analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates.
- Implement a rigorous management of change (MOC) process to evaluate, quantify, track, and approve project scope changes, trend notices, and contractor variation requests.
- Lead project cost reporting, executive dashboards, monthly performance reviews, stage-gate presentation materials, and board-level project controls summaries.
- Direct and oversee EPCM and third-party contractor project controls teams, ensuring alignment with Hudbay standards, reporting formats, and schedule/cost reporting accuracy.
- Partner with procurement and contracts functions to monitor commercial commitments, contractor invoicing, progress payment certifications, and contingency utilization.
- Facilitate quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis (QSRA/QCRA) to evaluate project contingency adequacy and support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reviews.
- Collaborate closely with corporate finance, accounting, and study leaders to align CAPEX forecasts, AFEs, and tollgate review deliverables.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of progressive project controls, cost engineering, and scheduling experience in major capital projects within the mining, heavy industrial, or EPCM sectors, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- AACE International certification (CCP, EVP, PSP) or Project Management Institute (PMP) certification are highly preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expert knowledge of project controls principles, cost engineering, schedule management, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management in major capital mining or industrial infrastructure projects.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, cost management systems, Excel modeling, and Power BI dashboarding.
- Demonstrated experience establishing project controls systems and managing EPCM contractors on major capital investments (>$100M).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize technical cost data for leadership.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Other Requirements:
Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.
Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.
Why Hudbay?
- At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
- We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
- Annual performance bonuses
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
- Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.
Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.