T&D Operations Analyst - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The T&D Operations Analyst supports Hawaiian Electric Company’s Planning & Construction Services department with financial reporting, cost planning, scheduling, and project and program performance analysis. The role ensures project cost activities—including data collection, field estimating, productivity analysis, and budget forecasting—follow applicable standards and procedures. It provides accurate, timely analysis of Energy Delivery project and program progress against approved budgets and milestones, and supports major projects and programs from initiation through closure. The analyst monitors project schedules and expenditures, maintains project and program information systems, evaluates schedule and cost performance against baselines, assesses the effects of design or construction changes, and reports status and forecasts to project and company management. The position also supports resource coordination, annual operating forecasts, storm response, and resolution of project issues. It participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual operating forecasts, capital budgets, and vehicle, equipment, and tool budgets.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of transmission and distribution systems or other operational systems.
Ability to develop thorough knowledge of company procedures and standards.
In-depth analytical and administrative skills for preparing, monitoring, and analyzing forecasts.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
Ability to conceptualize ideas quickly, understand and discuss relevant issues, and offer innovative solutions.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines and produce thorough, accurate, and neat work.
Self-motivation, teamwork, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with customers at different levels.
Excellent oral and written communication and listening skills.
Flexibility in a demanding work environment and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Valid driver's license issued by Hawaii or another U.S. state or territory, and ability to meet the company’s standards for driving positions.
Familiarity with construction scheduling and ability to evaluate schedule-change impacts and forecast final costs.
Five to seven years of cost-analysis experience in a construction environment or the utility industry.
Five to seven years of experience preparing operating budgets and forecasts and managing expenses within budget.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SAP and UI Planner software.
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related cost-control training and experience.

Responsibilities

Control and monitor project schedules and expenditures, including reviewing work orders to ensure expenditures are captured and properly recorded.
Provide planning and cost-control support for projects.
Configure and manage project and program information and management systems, including plans, work breakdown structures in SAP, schedules, UI Planner budgets, orders, risk analyses, communication matrices, and related system interfaces.
Analyze, evaluate, and forecast project status against established baseline schedules.
Assess the impacts of design or construction changes on scope, costs, and schedules, and develop cost estimates for scope changes.
Report schedule status to project and company management at all levels.
Facilitate communication and efficient resource distribution with supervisors, crew leaders, resource planners, and others.
Support the department during storms, including assisting with work assignments, tracking third-party claims, and preparing requisitions for necessary materials and tools.
Assist in developing, monitoring, and analyzing the division’s annual Operating Forecast.
Coordinate with supervisors, crew leaders, construction project managers, and others to resolve project issues and ensure project completion.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparation activities.
Perform other associated responsibilities as appropriate.