Project Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title:

Project Analyst

Reports to:

Head of Cactus Project

Job Type:

Full Time, Regular

Location:

Casa Grande

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role: 

The Project Analyst is responsible for providing project controls, financial analysis, cost tracking, schedule monitoring, and analytical support for the Cactus Mine Project. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager (or Head of Project - Cactus), this position tracks project performance, conducts variance and trend analyses, assists with AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) tracking, contract monitoring, and supports pre-feasibility and detailed engineering study deliverables. All work will be done with the mindset and values of Hudbay Minerals: We care about our people, our communities and our planet. We value dignity and respect, caring, openness and trustworthiness.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial & Cost Management

• Track, analyze, and report on project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts across all Cactus Mine project packages.
• Perform detailed cost variance analysis and progress monitoring against project baselines, key performance indicators (KPIs), and milestone schedules (P6 / MS Project).
• Coordinate month-end financial closing activities, work-in-progress (WIP) accruals, and invoice reconciliations in partnership with finance and accounting teams.
• Assist in developing and updating Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking models, trend analysis, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecasts.
• Support the evaluation and processing of AFEs, contract requests, and pre-feasibility study (PFS) cost estimates in alignment with Hudbay financial governance standards.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate project cost models, tracking package-level budgets, reviewing contractor invoices and change requests, and supporting CAPEX/OPEX forecast integrity for the Health, Safety, and Project Controls departments.

Reporting, Risk & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, executive dashboard summaries, cost performance indexes, and stage-gate presentations for project leadership.
• Participate in project risk assessments, risk register updates, and tollgate review support.
• Support internal and external audit reviews, compliance tracking (GAAP / internal controls), and reporting.
• Assist the team in generating reporting content to communicate team decisions

Contract Management & Collaboration

• Support contract management workflows by tracking change orders, contract commitments, contractor man-hours, and vendor expenditure.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), and site operations personnel to ensure accurate data flow and interface management.
• Frequent contact with project contractors, engineering consultants, equipment vendors, internal finance/accounting teams, and corporate technical services.

Systems, Data, Leadership & General Duties

• Maintain document control integrity, project cost databases, and historical project records.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives for project controls templates, systems, and data analytics tools.
• Direct supervisory responsibility for junior project controls staff or administrative personnel as assigned; provides functional analytical guidance across project packages.
• Perform other related project controls and analytical duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in project controls, financial analysis, cost engineering, or project management support in mining, heavy civil, industrial construction, or major capital projects. 
• Project Management Institute (PMI) CAPM or PMP certification, or AACE International (CCP/EVP) certification preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of project controls principles, cost engineering, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in capital projects. 
• Technical proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and financial/accounting software (SAP, Excel). 
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), work breakdown structures (WBS), and contract administration. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling capabilities. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize technical cost data for leadership.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.  

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay

• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.