Connectivity Project Analyst

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Connectivity Project Analyst in Birmingham, AL, to support long-haul fiber and grid modernization programs. The role focuses on project controls, cost management, scheduling, reporting, GIS support, and dashboard development to enhance visibility into budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in project controls, with expertise in Primavera P6, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, GIS, Telecommunications, or Project Management.
• 5+ years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, telecommunications, engineering, or capital project programs.
• Proven experience with project scheduling, cost control, and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with project managers to build schedules, track milestones, perform critical path analysis, and produce progress reports.
• Monitor project performance to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities across multiple initiatives.
• Support portfolio-level reporting for multiple fiber and connectivity programs to ensure consistent oversight and coordination.
• Track project expenditures, forecasts, and overall budget performance to support effective cost management.
• Assist with project estimating, cost analysis, and financial reporting activities for utility and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking tools and reporting dashboards to improve financial visibility.
• Support monthly cost reviews, variance analysis, and project forecasting to manage cost and schedule performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor budget adherence and overall financial performance of capital programs.
• Develop, maintain, and administer SharePoint project sites to support collaboration and information sharing.
• Improve project workflows, document management, and information accessibility through SharePoint and related tools.
• Support data governance, version control, and project documentation standards to maintain accurate project records.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, GIS, Telecommunications or PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Oracle Projects

ArcGIS / GIS tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Title:

Connectivity Project Analyst

Job Description:

The Connectivity Project Analyst supports strategic utility connectivity initiatives with a focus on long-haul fiber infrastructure and grid modernization programs. This role delivers project controls, cost management, scheduling, reporting, GIS support, and dashboard development to drive the successful execution of large-scale fiber and communications infrastructure projects. The analyst works closely with project managers, engineering teams, finance stakeholders, and utility leadership to provide clear visibility into project performance, budgets, schedules, and key program metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with project managers to build schedules, track milestones, perform critical path analysis, and produce progress reports.
• Monitor project performance to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities across multiple initiatives.
• Support portfolio-level reporting for multiple fiber and connectivity programs to ensure consistent oversight and coordination.
• Track project expenditures, forecasts, and overall budget performance to support effective cost management.
• Assist with project estimating, cost analysis, and financial reporting activities for utility and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking tools and reporting dashboards to improve financial visibility.
• Support monthly cost reviews, variance analysis, and project forecasting to manage cost and schedule performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor budget adherence and overall financial performance of capital programs.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and performance reporting tools for stakeholders at all levels.
• Create executive-level reports and visualizations that support data-driven decision-making.
• Collect, validate, and analyze project data from multiple systems and databases to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Provide reporting on project health, resource utilization, schedule performance, and financial metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and administer SharePoint project sites to support collaboration and information sharing.
• Improve project workflows, document management, and information accessibility through SharePoint and related tools.
• Support data governance, version control, and project documentation standards to maintain accurate project records.
• Maintain centralized repositories for schedules, reports, cost information, and project deliverables.
• Support GIS and mapping activities by maintaining accurate spatial data related to fiber and connectivity projects.
• Assist with mapping and visualization efforts associated with fiber infrastructure and grid modernization programs.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure accurate project data and spatial information in GIS systems.
• Assist with route planning, project tracking, and asset documentation activities for long-haul fiber and related assets.
• Apply project management, construction management, and project coordination skills to support the full lifecycle of utility and telecommunications projects.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel capabilities, to perform data entry, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Support change order tracking, document control, and administrative functions related to project controls and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls, reporting processes, and analytics solutions to enhance stakeholder satisfaction and decision-making.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, GIS, Telecommunications, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, telecommunications, engineering, or capital project programs.
• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling, cost control, and project reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience developing dashboards and analytics solutions for project or program reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with project management and project coordination in construction, utility, or telecommunications environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in project controls, including scheduling, cost analysis, reporting, and administration.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain high standards of data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Experience with GIS or mapping systems to support project tracking and spatial analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
• Primavera P6 Certification or equivalent advanced scheduling experience.
• AACE, Project Controls, Cost Engineering, or Scheduling Certifications.
• Experience supporting electric utility or telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting long-haul fiber, middle-mile, broadband, or communications programs.
• GIS experience utilizing Esri, ArcGIS, or comparable mapping platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Access databases and reporting solutions.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Experience with Oracle Projects or comparable project management platforms.
• Background in construction management, engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience with change order processes, document control, and project administration.
• Familiarity with success metrics such as schedule accuracy and adherence, forecast and estimate accuracy, cost variance management, dashboard utilization, data quality, reporting accuracy, stakeholder satisfaction, SharePoint site adoption, and timely delivery of project analytics.

Work Environment:

The position is based out of a dedicated connectivity office and offers some flexibility in work arrangements. The role operates in a professional office environment focused on utility connectivity, long-haul fiber, and grid modernization programs. The analyst regularly uses tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Power BI, SharePoint, ArcGIS or comparable GIS mapping systems, and Oracle Projects or similar project management platforms. Work involves close collaboration with project managers, engineering teams, finance stakeholders, and utility leadership, with an emphasis on data accuracy, timely reporting, and effective communication. The environment supports structured project controls, portfolio-level oversight, and the use of modern analytics and collaboration technologies to manage large-scale fiber and communications infrastructure projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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