Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Controls/Contract Specialist to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a Project Contracts Specialist to provide dedicated support, with primary responsibility for overseeing a unit rate contract for an underground development and production contractor. This is a high-impact role for a professional who combines project controls expertise with strong contract management skills in an underground mining environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring contractor performance, enforcing contractual obligations, and supporting operational success through accurate data, analysis, and collaboration with site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and administration of the unit rate contract for underground development and production.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and adherence to contractual scope and deliverables.
• Review, assess, and defend against contractor claims, leveraging both data analysis and practical underground experience.
• Track and report costs, quantities, and productivity to maintain accountability and transparency.
• Collaborate with the Underground Department and site leadership to integrate project controls and contractual support.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all contract terms, obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and reporting tools.

Rotation schedule: 2 weeks in / 2 weeks out on-site.

Camp accommodations provided.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in project controls, contracts administration, or cost management, specifically within underground mining operations.
• Demonstrated expertise with unit rate contracts, including cost control, performance measurement, and claim resolution.
• Hands-on experience in underground mining, with practical knowledge of operational challenges.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data to support contract enforcement and decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project controls systems, reporting tools, and data analysis software.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health and Detail Benefits.
• Pension Matching Program.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.