Junior Risk Analyst

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Junior Risk Analyst to join our industry-leading Project Controls team at our office in Somerset, New Jersey.

In this role, you will handle stakeholder coordination and relationship management, such as Asset Strategy, Licensing & Permitting, Outside Plant, Planning, and project teams. You will also record and report on stakeholder compliance with project schedules and identify and escalate non-performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyze risk & constructability.
• Produce and maintain the Project Control Execution Plan.
• Produce the project cost and progress reports for the Project Manager and Client.
• Supervise the Project Control and Estimating personnel assigned to the project.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of forecasts for cost and time.
• Identify and analyze potential project problems.
• Recommend corrective action and follow-up on recommendations.
• Motivate subordinates to meet project objectives.
• Promote communication and teamwork within the group and project.

• Assess project status and present course of action to the Project Integration Business Manager.

• Participate in vendor management activities from Request for Proposal (RFP), requisition preparation, coordinate and lead project meetings, through contract closeout.

• Maintain Project Integration file structures and naming conventions in support of Document Management of efforts.

• Monitor activity funding levels and identify when additional funding will be required.

• Support the implementation of improvement opportunities, including evaluating and implementing new processes, tools, and technologies.

• Support all departmental benchmarking initiatives by analyzing data, identifying performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Demonstrates project management experience.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building, and strong work ethic. Must be able to build a report with department staff.
• High level of computer expertise in Word, Excel, Primavera, and MS Project.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP and SharePoint systems.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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