Sr. Project Controls Specialist

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
• 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

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

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.