Project Analyst I

About the role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Analyst I to join our team in Rogers, AR. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the administrative aspects of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Support Project Manager by analyzing data and contributing to overall project strategy and performance evaluation.
• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• May review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Act as key point of contact for interdepartmental communications for a branch office, Business Unit / Service line.
• Support principals, project managers, and team leads with planning and executing technical projects, including monitoring project schedules, reporting, cost estimates and budgets, and tracking of team activities.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including timelines, resource plans, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare presentations and ongoing status reports.
• Research, monitor, and analyze data to provide insight and recommend action if necessary.
• Aid in preparing production schedules and project budgets.
• Assist in responding to Requests for Proposal (RFP), ensuring compliance with requested requirements.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Maintain project information in Bowman’s accounting systems.
• Work closely with Accounting to maintain project information in Bowman’s accounting systems.
• May assist Accounting with collection efforts.
• Work to streamline operational processes through SOPs, software development, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent commensurate experience.
• No prior experience required. Any professional experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of project management from conception to delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in Adobe and/or Bluebeam a plus.
• Familiarity with Deltek and PandaDoc a plus.
• Project Management certification(s) or progress towards such certifications preferred (PMP, CAPM, CSM, CompTIA, etc.).

Pay

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $50,000 - $70,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic. Mobility around an office environment. Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasional local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds. Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Benefits

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchPaid time off, sick leave, and paid holidaysTuition reimbursement and professional development supportDiscretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts