Specialist, Project Controls - Progress Measurement

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Tucson, AZ

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist Progress Measurement is responsible for the effective delivery of the project earned value measurement and reporting function. This includes the consolidation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of engineering and construction progress utilizing the earned value method (EVM). The role ensures alignment of earned value progress with schedule and cost forecasting, analyzing quantities, hours, and other key performance metrics for the Hermosa Taylor project. The Specialist will liaise with the Project Controls Team, Construction Management team, and maintain direct interface with relevant engineering, procurement, and construction Contractors. This position is based out of the Tucson, AZ office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance, Construction, Technology, Engineering or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction or mining industry schedule experience
• Experience in sustainable project control including schedule, planning, cost management, progress measurement and change management processes
• Capital project experience including EPCM, Construction and/or Owner side
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Strong English language written and oral communication skills
• Effective communication with other departments and leadership
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain composure, set priorities, and work with a project team

Nice To Haves

• Certification from AACE or PMI or another relevant professional body
• Prism G2 cost software and Primavera P6 schedule software experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain all engineering and construction progress reporting on the Hermosa Taylor scope.
• Maintain up-to-date project performance statistics, integrating Owner and multiple Contractor’s data into a single data source aligned to schedule and cost forecast, ensuring alignment between plan, actual and forecast detail across all active work fronts.
• Conduct and produce detailed variance analysis of hours, quantities, and other KPI metrics.
• Identify and inform of potential performance risks impacting cost and schedule.
• Support change management processes by compiling key quantity data and performance statistics.
• Generate and maintain accurate weekly and monthly progress reporting.
• Produce progress and KPI related presentation material.
• Review and verify contractor progress reporting to Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
• Drive Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology best practices.
• Continuously enhance progress reporting and forecasting methodologies, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and predictability in project control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level