Project Controls Analyst — Mining Capital Projects

Careermine; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals is seeking a Project Analyst for the Cactus Mine Project in the United States. You will provide project controls, financial analysis, cost tracking, and scheduling support to monitor performance and deliver pre-feasibility and detailed engineering study deliverables.

You will work closely with the Project Controls Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and governance. You will manage cost models, VS studies, and CAPEX forecasting while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in project controls, financial analysis, cost engineering, or project management support.
• PMI CAPM or PMP certification, or AACE CCP/EVP certification preferred.
• Experience in mining, heavy civil, or major capital projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report on project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts across all Cactus Mine packages.
• Perform detailed cost variance analysis and progress monitoring against baselines and KPIs.
• Coordinate month-end closing, WIP accruals, and invoice reconciliations with finance teams.
• Assist in Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking, trend analysis, and CAPEX forecasts.
• Support AFEs, contract requests, and pre-feasibility cost estimates per governance standards.
• Maintain accurate project cost models and interface with engineering, procurement, and site operations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and executive dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Financial analysis

Cost engineering

P6 / MS Project

EVM

Data analytics

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Excel

Job description

Hudbay Minerals is seeking a Project Analyst for the Cactus Mine Project in the United States. You will provide project controls, financial analysis, cost tracking, and scheduling support to monitor performance and deliver pre-feasibility and detailed engineering study deliverables.

You will work closely with the Project Controls Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and governance. You will manage cost models, VS studies, and CAPEX forecasting while maintaining strong