Project Analyst

Socket.dev; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a Project Analyst to support managers and supervisors in setting up, assigning, and tracking projects. The role interacts with field, engineering, and client representatives to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in distribution/utility settings, strong written and verbal communication, and a solid grasp of field operations. This position emphasizes data-driven decisions, documentation, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years experience in distribution/utility or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information to customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Active role in project analysis, workflow, and deliverables.
• Gather data using data tools to support project requirements.
• Support project administration and process improvements.
• Review and document project requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Lead support for local employee relations and client-facing activities.
• Ensure project delivery within scope and schedule; identify issues and solutions.
• Enter project data into financial system for invoicing and coding; review timesheets.
• Facilitate effective project meetings (kickoffs, status, reviews).
• Provide constructive feedback to management and project team members.
• Maintain quality and document control across all projects; filing and records.

Skills

Reading ability

Writing ability

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school or GED

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Performotherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

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

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunctions.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE:

isrequired.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education

RequiredHighschooldegreeorGED.

PreferredAssociatesdegree(AAorequivalentfromtwo-yearcollegeortechnicalschool), in Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
2. Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. 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.
2. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets
3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

READING ABILITY:

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe metbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

1. Howmuchonthejobtimeisspentinthefollowingphysicalactivities?

• 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

1. 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

1. Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?

• CloseVision(clearvisionat20inchesorless)
• ColorVision(abilitytoidentifyanddistinguishcolors)
• AbilitytoAdjustFocus(abilitytoadjusttheeyestobringanobjectintosharpfocus)

• Wet,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 None
• Vibration None

Whileperformingthisjob,thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentis:

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