Project Controls Analyst - Fredericton, Canada - GCM Consultants

GCM Consultants

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Fredericton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project controls analyst/ project manufacturing customer in Fredericton (NB)

Terms:

The term of the work will be approximately April 3rd, 2023 to December 29, 202
General Functions Role will be in Fredericton, however, working remotely may be an option, post onboarding period.

The Project Control Analyst is responsible for project schedules and cost data as used to analyze project progress against baseline plans.

The Project Controls Analyst participates in planning, budgeting, contracting, and other project management activities for the purpose of establishing and maintaining appropriate plans, schedule, and budgets in support of the project activities.

On a daily basis you will have to:

- Gather, analyze, and report project actuals (task progress and cost) versus planned values in summary and detailed formats

Track and manages revisions to the project schedule and cost forecasts.
Establish and maintain project schedules, budget and tracking of actual costs for the purpose of reporting on project progress, cost and variance.
Develop and maintain cost and schedule forecasts for use in managing the project to completion
Ensure compatibility of project plans, schedules, estimates, risk plans, related operations, and maintenance work.
Monitor, identify, and highlight schedule critical path, noncritical activities and risks
Monitor and enforce the quality of project schedules, estimates, budgets, costs and related reports
Ensure appropriate industry practices are used in project work plans and schedules
Instruct other team members in learning, establishing, and using appropriate industry practices in contracting, making progress payments, cost analysis, tracking costs, and reporting on costs.
Gather, merge, analyze, reconcile, and report on project progress including Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
Identify risks, current and emerging issues in accordance with project risk and issue management practices
Provide input to formal project reporting in support of the Project Manager
Establish and maintain other project controls as required e.g. documentation, etc.
Manage changes to the work through facilitating the appropriate level approval of change management documents.
Prepare monthend accruals for work
Where required, facilitate independent auditing or sample auditing by internal auditors
Coordinate closeout activities e.g. initiate financial closeout, contribute to Benefits Realization report, participate in lessons learned discussions, etc.

Requirements:

- University degree in Engineering or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in project controls within a large capital project with preference given to electrical utility sector.
Experience in excess of four (3) years' work experience related to in project controls within a large capital project with preference given to electrical utility sector.
Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management areas.
Experience in in the field of estimating/cost engineering would be considered and asset
Formal training in project management methodologies. Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset Work experience and/or accreditation in the areas of Safety inspection
Document creation and editing (MS Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)
Certification in the estimating/cost engineering field would be considered an asset (e.g. AACE International's Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation, The Construction Institute of Canada's (TCIC) Gold Seal Certification or International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association's (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)).
Proficiency with Primavera Version 6, MS Project as well as functional knowledge of SAP Enterprise Management System input and reporting

Evaluated Key Competencies:

Welldeveloped interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external).
Skilled in coaching of coworkers and contractors, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution.
Selfmotivated and able to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation to a wide range of people.
Experience in delivery of effective presentations and training.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines
Willing to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships.
Detailoriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets. Ability to