Project Controls Analyst

Job Description

The Project Controls Analyst will be responsible for the planning and performance monitoring of assigned projects, including 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 for keeping 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 his 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.

- Assist other job functions as required.

- Effectively communicate with all team members.

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

- Required: Bachelor's 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 certification(s) in project management, contract administration and key performance indicator measurement will be considered an asset.

Work Experience

- 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.

Knowledge Required

- Good understanding of general business interfaces and/or processes as they related 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.

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.