Project Analyst

Pike Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a Project Analyst to support project managers and supervisors, ensuring projects are properly set up, assigned, and tracked through their lifecycle. The role requires strong knowledge of Pike's work management and accounting processes, with daily interactions across field, engineering, and client teams.

Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, documenting requirements, assisting in project administration, coordinating meetings, and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret documents and procedures.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondences.
• Ability to present information effectively to customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and supervisors to ensure projects are set up, assigned and tracked.
• Analyze data and assist in deliverables to meet client and management objectives.
• Assist in project administration and process improvements.
• Document project requirements throughout its lifecycle.
• Lead support in local employee relations activities and client functions.
• Enter project information into the financial accounting system for accurate invoicing and coding.
• Facilitate project meetings and promote timely feedback.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Report writing

Verbal and written communications

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Financial accounting system

Job description

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The Project Analyst position 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 Project Analyst must have a strong working knowledge of both client and Pike Engineering work management and accounting processes/systems in order to perform the functions of the role. The role will have daily interaction with field and engineering groups as well as client representatives.

Essenti a l Dutie s a Ndresponsibilitie s

With limited supervision, the incumbent will:

• Plays an active role in project analysis, project workflow and assists in the preparation of deliverables to achieve defined objectives to the satisfaction of the client and of management.
• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements.
• Supports the project team on project administration and process improvements.
• Reviews and documents the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle.
• Provide lead support on local employee relations activities, office functions, client functions, etc
• Ensures the entire project team completes the project within its planned scope and schedule. Works with project team to proactively identify issues and workable solutions affecting project results and profitability.
• Enters necessary project information into the financial accounting system to allow for accurate project coding, invoicing, and accounting and reviews 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.

Job Description

SUM M A R Y:

The Project Analyst position 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 Project Analyst must have a strong working knowledge of both client and Pike Engineering work management and accounting processes/systems in order to perform the functions of the role. The role will have daily interaction with field and engineering groups as well as client representatives.

Co m Plexity Of Work

Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations.

RELATIONS OUTSIDE GROUP :

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessential du t ysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunction s.

• REGU L A R A T TEND A NC Eisrequired.
• EDU C A T I O N and/or EXPERIENCE

Education

Required High school degree or GED.

Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from tw o - y e ar college or technical school), in Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience

5-7 Year(s) Experience in distribution/utility or related field.

l a Ngu a g e Skill s

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
• 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 of the organization.

M A THE M A T I C A L SKILL S

• 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 spread sheets.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Re a Sonin g a Bility

• 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.

Othe Rskills a n d a b Ilities

• Be well versed in the basic tenants of line construction and maintenance.
• Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to the National Electric Safety Code and the ability to recognize distribution equipment and associated hazards.
• Be held accountable 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.
• Exhibit organizational and planning skill
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Demonstrated skills in verbal/written communications
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skill
• Demonstrated management and business skills
• Demonstrated skills in 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

PHYSI C A L M ANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe m et b yanemployeetosuccessfullyperformthe essentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

• How much on t h e job time is spent in the following ph y sical activities?
• Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Talk or Hear 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Climb or balance None
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell None
• Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexerted?
• Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 50 Pounds None
• Up to 100 Pounds None
• More than 100 Pounds None
• Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WOR K E N VIRONMEN T

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose anemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations m ay b e m adetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfu nctions.

• W e t,humid conditions(non- weather) None
• Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work in high, precarious places None
• Fumes or airborne particles None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals None
• Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) None
• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None
• Risk of electrical shock None
• Work with explosives None
• Risk of radiation NoneVibration None

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Engineering

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.