Project Analyst 1

Summary

The Project Analyst provides day-to-day support to project managers and supervisors to ensure assigned projects are properly set up, assigned, and tracked appropriately throughout their lifecycle. The role requires strong working knowledge of both client and Pike Engineering work management and accounting processes/systems, with daily interaction with field and engineering groups as well as client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Plays an active role in project analysis, project workflow and assists in the preparation of deliverables to achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of the client and of management
• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements
• Supports the project team on project administration and process improvements
• Reviews and documents the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle
• Provides lead support on local employee relations activities, office functions, client functions, etc.
• Ensures the entire project team completes the project within its planned scope and schedule; works with project team to proactively identify issues and workable solutions affecting project results and profitability
• Enters necessary project information into the financial accounting system to allow for accurate project coding, invoicing, and accounting and reviews field technician timesheets for accuracy and operative time management
• Facilitates effective project meetings (project kickoff, client alignment, status meeting, progress review, etc.)
• Promotes meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate management and project team members
• Maintains proper levels of quality control and manages document control on all projects as required, including paper and electronic filing and record keeping
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school) in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
• Experience: 5-7 years in distribution/utility or related field
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Other Skills and Abilities: Well versed in the basic tenets of line construction and maintenance; working knowledge of and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code and ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards; accountable for maintaining all confidences regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information; assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery; supports organization's vision and strategy; demonstrates initiative and personal accountability; exhibits organizational and planning skills; high commitment to achieving goals; demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications, negotiating, decision-making, management, business, and leadership; high energy level with ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments

Physical Demands

• Stand: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Walk: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Talk or Hear: 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or Finger Tools or Controls: 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Climb or Balance: None
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Lift up to 10 Pounds: Up to 1/3
• Lift up to 25 Pounds: Up to 1/3
• Lift over 25 Pounds: None
• Special Vision Requirements: Close Vision, Color Vision, Ability to Adjust Focus

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Noise Level: Moderate Noise (business office with typewriters, computer printer, light traffic)
• All other environmental factors: None