Advisor, Project Controls

• Help lead integrated cost, planning and scheduling for complex studies and project execution
• Partner across project, contractor, planning, cost engineering and estimating teams to strengthen cost and schedule performance
• Join an inclusive project controls team with opportunities to influence systems, processes and delivery outcomes
• Role based in Salt Lake City, UT

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values, care, courage and curiosity, guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor, Project Controls to develop, maintain and report integrated schedules and cost analysis for project studies and execution. With a strong focus on cost, planning and scheduling, you will help project teams understand progress, risks, changes and forecast impacts so they can make informed delivery decisions.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced project controls professional who combines cost analysis and scheduling capability with strong stakeholder partnership and practical problem-solving. You will work under the direction of and support Senior Cost and Schedule Advisors to recommend solutions to complex planning challenges, support process improvements and provide informal guidance to other team members.

You will report to the Manager, Project Controls and work as a key member of an integrated project controls team.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the creation, maintenance and reporting on the project cost, plan and schedule.
• Participating in project cost and schedule review meetings and updates spreadsheets and schedules.
• Assisting in maintaining the integrity of integrated project schedules.
• Supporting development of monthly cost and schedule reports, including proper analysis.
• Assisting in the development and update of progress and commodity curves.
• Assisting in cost and schedule development and monitoring for assigned areas.
• Supporting compliance with standardized processes, systems and tools.
• Maintaining the relationship with contracting and other project planning stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the cost engineering and estimating groups to ensure that implications of changes are well articulated.
• Assisting with analyzing and reporting implications of changes to plan and schedule.
• Providing technical support to project stakeholders.

About you

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful-for-success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Extensive experience in project planning, cost and scheduling within an industrial, mining, construction or similarly complex project environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with SAP, Oracle Primavera P6 and experience developing, maintaining and analyzing costs and integrated project schedules.
• Experience integrating contractor schedules into a master schedule and supporting cost and resource loading and schedule integration with cost systems.
• Strong knowledge of project controls practices, including planning, scheduling, cost performance measurement, risk and change management, and cost-schedule integration.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work independently, solve complex problems and provide guidance to others. Experience with Deswik planning software is considered an asset.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies covering the moments that matter, including paid time off, paid holidays and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy to support quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family
• Support from team and industry experts to explore your learning potential and career goals

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated copper operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The operation includes a mine, concentrator, smelter and refinery and produces copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has mined and processed minerals from the Bingham Canyon ore body since 1903.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to the posting end date.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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