Capital Project Analyst

Collingwood, Melbourne VIC

Position type:
Full-Time

Department:
Management & Change Consulting (Consulting & Strategy)

Date posted:
November 6, 2024

Closing date:
Open until filled

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
We have an opening in our Australian office for a Capital Project Analyst. The role is one with potential to **_become a consultant and trusted advisor in your specialisation _**in Industry.

IPA's client portfolio includes world-leading companies across both heavy industries—such as bulk chemical production, oil and gas extraction, and mining—and light industries, including specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. IPA has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore; as such, major industry leaders globally rely on us to assess the health of their capital project systems and provide recommendations to improve their performance. We examine cost, schedule, and asset quality, with a strong focus on risk management activities to drive project success. The **_IPA project databases are unique_** and are the most comprehensive sources of capital project experience in existence. IPA also takes a leading role in empirical research into the drivers of better projects and project systems, using our extensive databases of past project performance.

**DAY IN THE LIFE**:
Responsibilities of the Project Analyst role include client-interfacing work to collect and analyse project technical data, writing reports with insight and customer focus, delivery of verbal feedback (including virtual delivery) and public presentations, and working directly with capital project teams and project organisations to improve business competitiveness. Responsibilities also include the ability to conduct research on the drivers of project success and failure using statistics and the projects database.

IPA analysts must have excellent written and oral communication skills and display the interpersonal skills needed to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companies. The position requires solid analytical skills and the ability to analyse and understand various levels of metrics in the assessment of overall project status. Flexibility is on offer and a lifestyle of travelling extensively is part of the deal (or adapting fast to virtual platforms while it lasts). Travel is primarily within Australia and Asia Pacific, although it may extend to the United States, and is primarily on weekdays.

Requirements for the Project Analyst position include: A minimum of 5-8 years working experience in related roles in the resources, infrastructure, power, or other asset-intensive sectors, and a bachelor's degree or master's degree (preferred) or equivalent in engineering, science, geology, statistics, operations research, economics, or allied fields. Previous experience in these sectors is an advantage.

**WHY IPA?**:
IPA is the preeminent global benchmarking and consultancy for capital projects. IPA guides capital-intensive organisations to **_establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance_** to maximise cost, schedule, safety, and operability performance. We have a dataset of more than 24,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in process, extractive, and technology sectors who conduct capital projects in the petroleum, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, and renewables. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in **_local charity initiatives to support those in need_**.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Applicants should complete the form below and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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