Capital Projects Manager

About Jerritt Canyon The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.The OpportunityThe Capital Projects Manager is responsible for leading and managing all project controls functions for capital, sustaining, and infrastructure projects across the operation. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of project planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and change control processes to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business objectives.Working closely with the Restart Manager, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, and Operations leadership, the Capital Projects Manager establishes project controls standards, drives accountability across project teams, identifies risks and opportunities, and delivers critical decision-support information to senior leadership. This role is responsible for developing project controls capabilities, improving project performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all project controls activities across the project portfolio, including planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and change management.Establish and maintain project controls standards, processes, systems, and governance frameworks.Provide strategic oversight of integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives, resource plans, and operational priorities.Lead project budgeting, cost forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital expenditure reporting.Monitor project performance against approved schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators.Identify project risks, trends, and performance gaps, and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.Lead earned value management, variance analysis, productivity tracking, and project performance reporting.Develop and present executive-level project controls reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership.Oversee project change management processes, including evaluation and approval of schedule, scope, and cost impacts.Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of project controls data, reporting, and management systems.Partner with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to support project execution and decision-making.Support contract administration, contractor performance management, and commercial evaluations.Lead project controls personnel, contractors, and consultants, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project controls processes, systems, and project delivery performance.Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and regulatory standards.The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.15+ years of progressive experience in project controls, project management, or capital project execution within mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure environments.Demonstrated experience leading project controls functions for large-scale capital projects.Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and change management principles.Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Oracle.Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing project stakeholders.Experience in mining or other heavy industrial operations preferred.PMP, CCP, PSP, AACE, or similar professional certification considered an asset.Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.