Project Analyst 1-CC

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 client and Pike Engineering work management and accounting processes/systems, with daily interaction with field and engineering groups as well as client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in project analysis, project workflow, and assist in the preparation of deliverables to achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of the client and of management
• Utilize data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements
• Support the project team on project administration and process improvements
• Review and document the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle
• Provide lead support on local employee relations activities, office functions, client functions, etc.
• Ensure the entire project team completes the project within its planned scope and schedule; work with project team to proactively identify issues and workable solutions affecting project results and profitability
• Enter necessary project information into the financial accounting system to allow for accurate project coding, invoicing, and accounting; review field technician timesheets for accuracy and operative time management
• Facilitate effective project meetings (project kickoff, client alignment, status meeting, progress review, etc.)
• Promote meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate management and project team members
• Maintain proper levels of quality control and manage document control on all projects as required, including paper and electronic filing and record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required; Associate's degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school) in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
• 5-7 years experience in distribution/utility or related field
• Regular attendance required
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Well versed in the basic tenants 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
• Accountability for maintaining all confidences regarding highly sensitive and proprietary information
• Assures quality workmanship and on-time delivery to the client for all projects assigned
• Supports the organization's vision and strategy and demonstrates initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands according to the highest standard
• Exhibits organizational and planning skill
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications, negotiating and decision-making, management and business skills, and providing leadership, motivation, vision, and direction
• High energy level with the 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 of the time
• Walk: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Talk or Hear: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or Finger Tools or Controls: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Climb or Balance: None
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Reach with Hands and Arms: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Taste or Smell: None
• Lift up to 10 Pounds: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Lift up to 25 Pounds: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Lift up to 50 Pounds: None
• Lift up to 100 Pounds: None
• Lift more than 100 Pounds: None
• Close Vision required
• Color Vision required
• Ability to Adjust Focus required

Work Environment

• Wet, humid conditions: None
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: None
• Fumes or airborne particles: None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: None
• Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme Heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of electrical shock: None
• Work with explosives: None
• Risk of radiation: None
• Vibration: None
• Noise level: Moderate Noise (business office with typewriters, computer printer, light traffic)