Project Analyst

Pike Corporation•Tampa, FL

24d

About The Position

The Project Analyst provides day-to-day support to project managers and supervisors, ensuring assigned projects are properly set up, assigned, and tracked throughout their lifecycle. The role requires working knowledge of client and Pike Engineering work-management and accounting processes and systems, with daily interaction with field and engineering groups and client representatives. The position involves non-routine work in frequently changing situations, applying general policies, and influencing decisions of moderate importance with a high degree of tact.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Five to seven years of experience in distribution, utilities, or a related field.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively to individuals and small groups.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, and geometry to practical situations; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret spreadsheets.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of basic line-construction and maintenance principles.
Working knowledge of and adherence to the National Electric Safety Code, and ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards.
Organizational and planning skills; commitment to achieving goals; verbal and written communication skills; negotiating and decision-making skills; management and business skills; and ability to provide leadership, motivation, vision, and direction.
Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and handling or feeling tools or controls; lifting up to 25 pounds for up to one-third of the work time; and close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work occasionally near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions; the work environment has moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school) in Engineering Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support project analysis and workflow, and assist with preparing deliverables that meet defined objectives and client and management expectations.
Gather and analyze data needed to meet project requirements using appropriate tools and methods.
Support project administration and process improvements.
Review and document project requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide lead support for local employee-relations activities, office functions, and client functions.
Help ensure projects are completed within planned scope and schedule; identify issues and workable solutions that may affect project results and profitability.
Enter project information into the financial accounting system for accurate project coding, invoicing, and accounting; review field technician timesheets for accuracy and effective time management.
Facilitate project kickoff, client-alignment, status, and progress-review meetings.
Promote useful performance-related feedback to management and project team members.
Maintain quality control and document control, including paper and electronic filing and record keeping.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information and support quality workmanship and on-time delivery to clients.
Support the organization’s vision and strategy, demonstrate initiative and accountability, and meet work demands to a high standard.