Project Analyst-CC

Pike Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Project Analyst to support project managers and field teams in Plano, TX. The role ensures projects are properly set up, tracked, and invoiced while maintaining strong adherence to client and Pike processes.

The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and an engineering tech background. Collaboration with engineering and client reps is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA/AS degree in Engineering Technology preferred.
• 5–7 years of distribution/utility experience.
• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively to individuals and groups.
• Strong math and analytical skills including fractions and algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project analysis and workflow to meet defined objectives.
• Gather data needed for project requirements.
• Support project administration and process improvements.
• Document project requirements throughout its lifecycle.
• Enter project data into the financial system for coding and invoicing.
• Facilitate effective project meetings and record decisions.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

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
• Performotherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.

Co m Plexity Of Work

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

RE L A T I O N S H I P OUTSIDE WORK GROUP :

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

QU ALIFIC A TIONS :

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.

MATHICAL SKILLS :

• 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 DE M A N D S

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe m et b yanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.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