Power Generation Project Management Analyst

About the role

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a Journey level Project Management Analyst who works with the direction of more senior PM Analysts, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners and a supervisor. The position provides project oversight, control and analysis for capital and expense improvement projects and/or FERC relicensing and license compliance projects for hydro power and/or fossil fired and infrastructure facilities. Multiple projects are supported simultaneously.

The position requires a thorough understanding of project cost and schedule controls and project management methodologies, strong computer skills, and enhanced verbal and written communication skills. Employee works independently with general direction and applies judgment to set priorities and complete tasks. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work. This is a hybrid position headquartered in Auberry, CA. The position is currently required to work in the office one day per week and travel to project sites as needed. Additional in-office and onsite days may be required based on business and operational needs. Occasional travel to Auburn headquarters and other locations throughout PG&E's Northern Hydro territory may also be required throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist project leads (Project Managers and Project Engineers) with management and successful completion of projects, on time and within budget, and assist supervisors and managers through analysis and reporting on projects and programs.
• Independently draft and develop project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, project justification, and other supporting documents with some direction from project lead and other team members.
• Efficiently and accurately perform monitoring and analysis functions for the various projects.
• Work in collaboration with project leads and project teams to develop and maintain project schedules and monitor cost status and forecasts; analyze schedule start and duration variances.
• Perform targeted SAP queries to extract financial performance data.
• Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain order groups by managing orders from inception through completion and closure.
• Analyze and trend cost and schedule variances against authorized and budgeted cost plans; alert team when corrective actions are needed, including anticipating future problems based on trends.
• Analyze actual charges to validate their correctness and appropriateness and take corrective measures when appropriate.
• Provide project leads and project team members with status information and milestones that will ensure timely decisions that will take advantage of changing circumstances and resource availability.
• Independently prepare and maintain project status reports, programmatic spreadsheets, project database updates and various management communication reports (in coordination with project lead).
• Recommend and implement improvements to project management systems and guidelines.
• Assist project leads with procurement and contracting activities including but not limited to drafting of contract documents under direction of project lead; work directly with contractors to resolve errors and questions concerning invoices.
• Assist in updating Project Management website and proactively support attaining Departmental objectives.
• Assist project leads with coordination and documentation of project kickoff meetings, walk downs, lessons learned meetings, and design review meetings.
• Occasionally stand in for project lead when he or she is not available.
• Mentor newer employees and assist in training and developmental functions.
• Support management on analyst-related job duties as needed.
• Represent project lead when he or she is not available; may provide guidance and/or review of work of less experienced team members.
• Partner with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.

Qualifications

• A 4-year BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a scientific discipline, economics, finance or business administration from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience (such as in accounting, construction management, project scheduling or controls) with responsibilities similar to those required for this classification is acceptable in lieu of formal education.

Desired

• Project Management Certification.
• Strong computer skills, including competency with SAP, MS-Word and Excel; competent with databases and project scheduling software.
• Ability to complete assignments independently and meet commitments based on general direction including when tasks are complex and require experience-based judgment to accomplish.
• Ability to support several projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks appropriately depending on the needs of respective projects.
• Applies sound knowledge of project management concepts, principals, practices, and requirements for power generation assets to help with development and documentation of project scopes and implementation plans.
• Can create and provide detailed analysis of cost and schedule reports and is able to identify key information.
• Demonstrates experienced judgment when making decisions and recommendations; uses technical & business judgment to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
• Ability to function as a Journey level Project Management analyst on multiple large and moderately complex projects, and is able to develop CPM schedules, detailed cost plans, project resource plans, and project authorization and justification documentation for these projects.
• Ability to communicate a variety of topics effectively; and utilize a variety of styles in order to connect with the intended audience; able to present moderately complex project information in informal and formal group settings; promotes greater understanding by providing background information and analysis rational.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate routine project meetings & walk downs.
• Understands PG&E’s basic financial and business policies and practices and is able to apply them appropriately to the cost estimating, economic analysis, justification, and approval of small to moderately complex projects.
• Proficiency with company systems including but not limited to SAP, EDRS, and SRM.
• Track record of identifying process improvements and taking ownership of problems and their solutions.
• Ability to mentor less senior employees and demonstrate ability to assist in training and development of technical skill-sets with others.
• Applies sound judgment, forward thinking, takes initiative, and acts as a team player when performing job function.

Pay

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

• California Minimum: $92,928
• California Maximum: $130,740