Project Control Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Locations: Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ

Type: Regular

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As a Project Controls Manager, seconded to the client’s team, you will serve as the owner’s independent authority on project performance, leading the integrated project controls function and ensuring the integrity of HSE, cost, schedule, risk, and change management across the project. You will lead the implementation of an integrated project controls framework and provide clear, data‑driven insight to support executive decision‑making.

Working directly with construction leadership, contractors, and project teams, you will contribute to predictable, disciplined project execution while helping strengthen BBA’s presence and reputation in the U.S. market. This position is offered as a secondment within the client’s project team, providing direct exposure to a major EPCM mining project delivered through an integrated team environment.

• Establish and implement the project controls framework prior to construction scale‑up.
• Ensure alignment between WBS, cost, schedule, and reporting structures.
• Assess project readiness and identify gaps for successful execution.

• Govern integrated cost, schedule, risk, change, progress, and document control systems.
• Establish performance measurement standards, KPIs, and assurance routines across owner and contractors.
• Ensure consistent, auditable reporting that supports executive decision‑making.

• Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and forecasting discipline.
• Govern risk management and formal change control to ensure early warning and baseline integrity.
• Provide executive insight into critical path, cost exposure, contingency, and emerging risks.

• Define and enforce contractor controls requirements and baseline approval processes.
• Integrate procurement, contracting, and logistics into cost, schedule, and risk baselines.
• Provide independent assurance of contractor data quality, delivery risk, and reporting discipline.

• Build and lead the project controls organization with clear roles, standards, and accountability.
• Govern document management and quality systems to ensure auditable, compliant project records.
• Ensure quality, inspection, and turnover data are fully integrated into performance reporting.

• Work on a large‑scale EPCM mining project with high impact.
• Be part of a growing organization expanding its footprint in the U.S.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across North America.
• Act as the owner’s trusted advisor on project performance and risk exposure.
• Drive the implementation of a robust, integrated project controls system.
• Influence decision‑making through data‑driven insights and performance analysis.
• Contribute to building a high‑performance execution platform for U.S. projects.
• Grow into senior leadership roles aligned with BBA’s expansion.

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Results‑driven with strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• College diploma or university degree or other relevant substituted experience.
• 15+ years of experience carrying out these functions on large‑scale projects in the heavy industrial or mining sectors.
• Worked on all phases of a major project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with industry best practices such as AACEI and PMI.
• Strong expertise in planning/scheduling and project cost control.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Practical knowledge of Primavera P6 and other project control software.
• Travel: Occasional to frequent depending on project needs.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

• Practical knowledge of the Prism G2 Suite.
• Carried out these functions as part of international projects.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual paid time off (PTO).
• Statutory holidays.
• Premium for employee referrals.

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant skills.

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator.
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030, including carbon neutral targets and gender diversity goals.
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
• Custom training and development plans.
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.

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