Project analyst north america 2
Project Analyst, North AmericaAshburn, Virginia
Position type:Full-TimeReports to:Business Area DirectorDate posted:May 13, 2024Closing date:Open until filledIntroductionAre you curious how the business and capital project worlds combine to deliver industrial facilities like chemical plants, petroleum refineries, manufacturing facilities, and more? Do you love making connections and solving puzzles or problems? Are you detailed and focused yet you also have broad interests and ideas and excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy analytical research work but also thrive on client interaction?
If so, please apply as a Project Analyst in IPA's North America office (located in Ashburn, VA)! The Project Analyst will lead evaluations and consulting for Fortune 500 firms in different industries to improve the effectiveness of their capital projects.
Day in the LifeResponsibilities of the Project Analyst role include:
Interfacing directly with clients to collect project technical data and uncover areas of riskApplying statistical analysis to quantify your findingsWriting reports to provide insight and recommendations for clientsDelivering verbal feedback and presentations to technical and business audiencesWorking collaboratively with capital project teams and project organizations to improve business competitivenessConducting research on the drivers of project success and failure using statistics and IPA's proprietary database Skills and QualitiesProject Analysts must have:
Intellectual curiositySolid analytical skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companiesWillingness to travel up to 20 percent of the timeStrong work ethicHigh self-motivation and ability to work independentlyPositive attitude and willingness to work in a teamAbility to work to tight deadlines and under pressureFlexibility in taking on a variety of assignments Education and ExperienceIn terms of education and experience, we prefer:
A master's degree (or bachelor's degree plus relevant work experience) in engineering2+ years of experience in a relevant position (e.g., analyst, consultant, project manager, researcher, statistician, engineer) is desirableExperience in a specific industry (infrastructure, energy, chemicals, mining/minerals, consumer products, etc.) is preferred WHY IPA?For over 35 years, IPA has delivered groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated by our clients' capital project systems and meet their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. IPA guides capital-intensive organizations to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximize performance across several measures: cost, schedule, safety, operability performance, and carbon reduction. We have a dataset of over 24,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLYApplicants should complete the form below and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement.
