The Project

La Colorada Skarn (LCS) is a large, silver-bearing polymetallic deposit discovered by PAAS in 2018 through brownfield exploration near the La Colorada Vein Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico.  

The site is accessible by combination of air and road transportation and is situated approximately 125 km southeast of the Durango Airport, and 850 km north-west of Mexico City. The mine is an operational mine with existing infrastructure and facilities.

The LCS Project PEA (completed in 2023) proposes to develop a mine that uses a sublevel cave (SLC) mining method at 50,000 tpd. The development phase is anticipated to last four years after full permit approval and project sanction and approval to proceed into execution.  Future expansion and better definition of mineralization could complement and expand the initial SLC minable inventory and mining method to other mining methods. The Skarn Project design will leverage the existing infrastructure at the La Colorada Property whenever feasible.  The new facilities, including new processing and tailings storage facilities will be designed to focus on automation, electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint.  Please refer to the Pan-American-Silver-La-Colorada-NI-43-101-2024 for further information.

PAAS issued an RFP for a Prefeasibility Study in November 2024, and the study activities anticipated to initiate in early Q2 2025.

The Position:

Major Responsibilities

• Leads the LCS Project planning process for costs, schedule and change control, including the Early Works from PFS to commercial production, in compliance with industry standards, PAAS risk management program, and company policies.
• Oversees the preparation and monitoring of the project budgeting, cost estimating, forecasting, integrated project scheduling, and related risks, mitigation actions and opportunities.
• Coordinates and provides support to the Project Manager, Early Works Site Project Manager, Commercial & Procurement Manager, PAAS procurement and technical teams, contractors and consultants on all planning aspects, including reporting.
• Leads and develops the project controls team to perform at highest standards within the company governance and risk management.
• Leads the development and implementation of fully integrated project controls systems across the project.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships within a culture of sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities & Communications:

• Safety Leadership: Support the LCS Project proactive world class safety culture, embedded project-wide, to drive behaviors that prioritize employee and contractor well-being across the project. Ensure safety regulations, company standards and industry best practices are incorporated into the planning of the project.
• Ethical Approach: Follow the company’s stringent principles and standards as outlined in the Global Code of Ethical Conduct and Global Anti-Corruption Policy to create a transparent and honest approach while fostering accountability within the team, suppliers and contractors.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate stakeholder engagement for coordination and alignment of all LCS project planning activities including technical, environmental, sustainability and regulatory issues.
• Project Governance: Prepare for and attend appropriate committees for all LCS project cost & schedule reviews. Ensure all schedule and cost deliverables are completed and maintained in a timely manner and of the appropriate quality.
• Strategy: Develop the processes to monitor, forecast and control the LCS costs and schedule with the ability to analyze trends and variances to recover and optimize project delivery. Ensure strong communication links between the project controls team and the LCS project members, PAAS technical team, consultants and contractors to operate as an integrated team.
• Team Development: Mentor and implement strategies to ensure that the project controls team maintains the highest possible level of engagement in the project and each function’s specific role and accountabilities are well-understood.
• Project Performance: Implement fully integrated project control systems, including earned value and change management, key performance indicators’ (KPIs), and develop and oversee risk assessments that ensure transparency on cost and schedule.
• Quality & Innovation: Actively seek out opportunities for improvement, foster a culture of innovation, and implement quality management in the planning aspects of the project by empowering the team to work collaboratively towards best practices.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain LCS project dashboard reporting. Oversee the preparation of project cost and schedule reports that monitor and analyze costs, variances, trends and progress; identify risks (financial and schedules) and mitigation strategies; and leverage opportunities.
• Communications: Support and facilitate clear communications with stakeholders, including key consultants, contractors and suppliers, and internally with LCS project team, PAAS technical team and other leaders.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business or related field
• 20+ years of mining project controls experience, including mega-projects
• More than 10 years in leading project controls teams
• Experience in greenfield industrial projects and associated infrastructure
• Risk Management program expertise
• Strong financial literacy, budget management, contract administration and tendering documents expertise, and understanding of engineering practices
• Strong project scheduling and planning background
• Advanced proficiency in project controls software (Hexagon, Prism, Primavera, etc.)

Other beneficial skills (not explicitly required):

• Professional certification in project controls or project management
• Experience in greenfield underground mining projects and associated infrastructure
• Knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards
• Business Improvement skills
• Spanish proficiency

Competencies:

• Visible safety leadership with all team members, peers, and contractors
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter with a strong use of delegation leverage
• Focused on holding all team members, peers and consultants accountable to their commitments
• Inspire, guide, coach, and mentor team members to full potential in a variety of cultures
• Strategic lateral thinker who is able to respond in a timely manner
• Tenacious, creative and collaborative problem-solver
• Proactive conflict resolution approach and strong ethical negotiation ability
• Curious and innovative with the ability to navigate and lead change
• Strong commitment to precision and regulatory compliance
• Balanced approach to driving project performance and effectively managing risks

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent.

Interested candidates please apply in confidence to by August 11, 2025.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

About Us

Pan American Silver was created with the intention to provide investors with the best vehicle to gain exposure to higher silver prices. Our vision is to be the world’s pre-eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering, and sustainable development. Pan American Silver has several underground and open pit operations in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina.

Pan American Silver is committed to advancing diversity and developing inclusive leadership teams that are representative of the communities we serve. The Company provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.