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Director, Project Controls & Commercial Management

Job in Nisku, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Procon Mining & Tunnelling Ltd.
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Contracts Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Manager, Operations Manager
  • Business
    Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Nisku

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in.

As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.

Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Director, Project Controls & Commercial Management to join our Operations team, overseeing the Project Controls and Commercial Management departments in. Our ideal candidate is based in Alberta and lives within reasonable proximity to our Nisku office.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Operations, the Director, Project Controls & Commercial Management is accountable for overseeing the project controls and commercial/prime contract management functions. Project Controls includes reporting on cost and financial performance. Commercial/contract management includes negotiation, extension of prime commercial agreements with our clients. This role reports on how projects are performing in accordance with budget, specification, and other contractual monitoring and reporting requirements.

The Director, Project Controls & Commercial Management plays a crucial role in negotiating prime contracts, providing project performance trend analysis, early warning systems, and ensuring project transparency and timely reporting to both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of Director, Project Controls & Commercial Management include but are not limited to:

  • Partner with the Project Delivery Manager to develop and implement best practices that strengthen performance management and contract administration across all projects.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for performance reporting, contract job performance measurement, and project billing activities.
  • Lead negotiations for prime contracts, extensions, and contract changes, ensuring obligations are clearly defined and met by all parties.
  • Monitor performance against bid, including actions to correct and implement changes as it relates to contracts, estimating and negotiations/extensions.
  • Ensure full compliance with commercial covenants, agreements, and internal governance requirements while overseeing contract formation and administration.
  • Educate and inform internal stakeholders of key decisions, their consequences, and how to implement changes.
  • Deliver Commercial Awareness sessions to ensure understanding of terms of agreement
  • Assess contract performance, identify risks, and make strategic decisions to mitigate issues and resolve escalated disputes.
  • Participate in the annual budgeting process
  • Provide exemplary leadership to the Prime Contracts and Cost Controls Managers and their teams, fostering mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department within oversight.
  • Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Contract Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in the mining industry is an asset.
  • Professional certification in project management (, PMP) is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated negotiation expertise with prime contracts and contract changes.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
  • Proven financial analysis capabilities, including cost analysis, forecasting, and budget management.
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