Project Controls Analyst

REDPATH MINING; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

REDPATH MINING in South Jordan, Utah is looking for a Project Controls Analyst responsible for planning and performance monitoring of assigned projects. The role involves providing guidance through project controls processes and tracking performance metrics daily, weekly, and monthly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, over 5 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This position is critical in ensuring business objectives are achieved through effective project management practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project accounting, estimating or controls experience related to underground construction or mining.
• Comprehensive computer skills for scheduling and estimating software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and define the controls baselines for projects.
• Implement proper controls to monitor project budget performance.
• Report on project key performance indicators.

Skills

Project accounting

Estimating

Field and/or office-based experience

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software (MS Projects or Primavera)

Communication skills

Team commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific, business or engineering field

Concentration in business or engineering in quantity surveying, cost estimating or mining

Tools

InEight [HD]

Primavera

MS Projects

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Description

The Project Controls Analyst will be responsible for the planning and performance monitoring of assigned projects, providing guidance to operational managers through the implementation of project controls processes, procedures, and contracts. The incumbent will track performance daily, weekly, and monthly, and incorporate quantitative and qualitative analysis, to define both the physical and the economic performance of the projects and recommend action to be taken should deviations from the optimal performance be highlighted. The incumbent will work to ensure that the business objectives of Redpath USA Corporation are consistently achieved by developing, implementing, and maintaining the project baseline and project execution plans and estimates, inclusive of setting up all project administrative aspects.

Responsibilities

• Compile and define the controls baselines for projects, including the development of project execution plans and project controls procedures.
• Administrative set up of new projects, including timekeeping, reporting, chart of accounts and document management.
• Ensure that the Management of Change process is being maintained and integrated with Redpath's policies, procedures, contracts, and financial systems.
• Participate in compiling, updating, and tracking project costs and schedules (InEight [HD], Primavera and/or MS Projects, SharePoint, and JD Edwards).
• Implement proper controls to monitor project budget performance, re‑allocation of costs and to ensure that monthly costs, cash, and resource requirements are forecasted to project completion.
• Implement and maintain earned value management on assigned projects.
• Report on project key performance indicators, daily, weekly and monthly.
• Monitor trends to identify issues potentially impacting on policies, procedures, schedule, costs, project scope, risks and/or safety related issues.
• Prepare and finalize the close‑out reports.
• If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist other job functions as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor degree in a related scientific, business or engineering field.
• Preferred: Concentration in business or engineering in quantity surveying, cost estimating or mining. Additional qualifications and/or certifications in project management, contract administration and key performance indicator measurement will be considered an asset.
• 5+ years of field and/or office-based project accounting, estimating or controls experience related to underground construction projects or operational mining environment, with knowledge of project management, construction contracts, reporting and data manipulation.
• Good understanding of general business interfaces and/or processes as they relate to human resources, procurement, engineering, construction operations, accounting, and administration departments.
• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, scheduling software (MS Projects or Primavera) and measurement and estimating software.
• Good conceptual skills in understanding relationships between projects, the overall organization and its environment, and how change in one part of the project affects the whole project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to facilitate team commitment.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.