Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

7d•$108,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining a centralized project controls function supporting a portfolio of capital projects for the Pinto Valley Engineering Projects Group. This role oversees cost reporting, forecast consolidation, accrual management, and department-level cash flow projections while developing and maintaining an integrated Master Project Schedule. The position serves as a key partner to Project Managers by ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely project data, enabling proactive decision-making and effective portfolio management.

Requirements

Technical report writing skills
Advanced Excel
Power Bi
Strong reporting and dashboard development capabilities
SAP experience or demonstrate ability to learn and use SAP
Ability to challenge and defend PM inputs
Good networking skills and ability to communicate with outside resources to gather needed information
Ability to organize and standardize inputs from multiple sources
Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the management of schedules and budgets.
Project Scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or related years of experience
7+ years of experience in accounting, project controls, cost engineering, project planning or related field

Nice To Haves

3-5 years supporting multi-project or program-level portfolios
Demonstrated experience working with capital projects in industrial, infrastructure, mining or other heavy construction environments

Responsibilities

Maintain monthly project cost reports for the Engineering Projects Group.
Review actual realized costs from the accounting team, solicit forecasts and schedule information from the department Project Managers.
Maintain and update site Capital forecasting sheets.
Collect and submit monthly department accruals.
Perform variance analysis, develop Cash Flow projections, standardize monthly cost reports, and present findings to the Pinto Valley Senior Leadership team.
Develop and maintain a portfolio level Master Project Schedule.
Develop and maintain Executive Summary Schedule (Level 1) for department portfolio. Key milestones will be linked across all projects (Engineering, Funding Approvals, Procurement, Construction…) and aligned with project forecasts.
Develop and maintain Project Coordination Schedule (Level 3) for budgeted Capital and approved Unbudgeted Capital.
Determine resource conflicts and critical path impacts across projects.
Exemplify the Capstone Copper Values in all efforts and interactions while complying with all MSHA safety regulations and Pinto Valley Mine policies and procedures.
Develop a basic understanding of contracts, purchase order agreements, AFE approval and other Capstone financial approval processes.
Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
4-day, 10-hour work schedule (schedules may vary)
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes