Project Controls Specialist - Assets & Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.

Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.

Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:

• 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 – Up to 15%
• 4-day, 10-hour work schedule
• 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

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Control Specialist (PCS) supports project objectives by managing planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance monitoring. Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Managers, and contractor project controls teams, the PCS ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget while maintaining quality and efficiency. This role also manages project cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle, reconciling costs with SAP.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job Cost Management: Setup and maintain job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and actual spends.
• Contract & Reporting Support: Collaborate with Project Manager to develop contract strategy, reporting requirements, and formats for contractors.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor costs by bid package, field order, and defined categories of change.
• Project Indicators: Setup and maintain visual project performance indicators and dashboards.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with contractors and vendors to validate cost proposals and progress accounting, including EAC, Spend to Date, Earned Value, and Remaining Funds by line item.
• Monthly Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of project cost reports.
• Cost Authorization & Cash Flow: Prepare and manage cost authorization packages; develop cash flow models for reporting and graphic presentations.
• Material Quantities: Summarize quantities of materials in an organized manner.
• Schedule Analysis: Review periodic CPM updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports, and analyze project health and schedule progress; identify critical path and three-week look-ahead highlights to inform potential schedule and cost impacts.
• Data Analysis: Perform qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis independently.
• Coordination & Forecasting: Work with project teams and contractors to assess reporting, identify potential delays, and develop accurate forecasts.
• Reporting & Visualization: Assist in report writing and create visual representations of project data.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry practices and project control methodologies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls
• Experience with critical path method analysis using Primavera and MS Project
• Ability to review, validate, and analyze contractor schedules for compliance with contracts and industry best practices
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Effective reporting, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred
• Advanced knowledge of project cost management and reconciliation processes
• Experience developing project cash flow models and visual dashboards
• Familiarity with SAP project cost systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily office-based with some interaction on construction sites
• Extended periods of computer and desk work
• Occasional walking in operational and construction areas
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight project deadlines

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.