Project Developer Analyst

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 79,600 - 101,600; Full time

Job summary

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. in Pearl City, Hawaii, seeks a professional with 3-5 years of experience in accounting and project budgeting. The role involves providing analytical support to Project Developers and managing compliance with financial regulations.

The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in project management tools such as SAP and MS Project, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The hiring range is $79,600 to $101,600 annually, which reflects the complexity and responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and forecasting in a utility environment.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and project management software.
• Strong foundation in budgeting and financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor project costs, schedule, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with personal computers

Ability to analyze large data sets

Intermediate written and oral communication

Negotiation skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Function

Provides support to Project Developers, including accurate and timely analysis of major project and program performance against approved budgets and milestones; monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; and maintaining project documentation (e.g., questions and responses, cost variances, presentations, reports, routine updates, meeting minutes, regulatory filings, and permitting status). Develops dashboards and supports project‑progress presentations.

Essential Functions

• Project/Program Initiating and Planning: Supports Project Developers with major project/program initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout activities. Configures and maintains project/program information and management systems, including development of program plans (e.g., work breakdown in SAP, schedule, budget in UI Planner), orders, risk analysis, communication matrix, and other interfaces.
• Company, Regulatory, and External Approvals: Develops and prepares project information, reports, analyses, and presentations to support company authorizations for expenditures and PUC approvals. Coordinates with Regulatory Affairs, Accounting, Legal, Community Relations, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals and permits. Assists with preparing/analysing PUC applications and project cost reports.
• Project External Relations and Communications: Prepares information, reports, and presentations to engage community groups, media, utilities, government agencies, the City Council, State Legislature, and the PUC. Supports dissemination, issue resolution, and preparation of testimony for public meetings and regulatory hearings.
• Project/Program Controlling: Automates, generates, monitors, and analyzes project cost and progress information to support budget and schedule management, and comply with reporting requirements. Tracks status of design, permits, materials, and construction, following up to maintain on‑schedule and within‑budget delivery. Provides user training on budgeting tools in UI Planner and SAP.
• Project/Program Closing: Supports completion of contractual and administrative closeouts, including signoffs, drawings, record updates, procurement audits, lessons‑learned reviews, and accounting closeouts.
• Project Forecasting and Budget Maintenance: Coordinates analysis of revenues, expenses, financing, taxes, and capital expenditures, preparing presentation materials for senior management, recommending budgeting methodologies, and maintaining the company’s management reporting system.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowing personal computers and software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, MS Project, UI Planner).
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of planning and budgeting concepts and forecasting principles.
• Knowledge of utility accounting, finance, cost accounting, and ratemaking principles.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of matrix project‑management systems and critical‑path scheduling (MS Project preferred).
• Knowledge of PUC application and reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of tax accounting and data‑processing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of engineering, project management, and planning practices (Transmission & Distribution and generation).
• Ability to develop working knowledge of project management principles, Earned Value analysis, and utility information systems.
• Ability to develop a general understanding of permitting processes, regulatory and public‑affairs processes, transmission, substations, distribution, operations, regulation, and workplace safety best practices.

Skills Requirements

• Computer: Advanced proficiency with personal computers and mainframe systems and applications (project scheduling/management, spreadsheets, databases, word processing).
• Analytical: Advanced ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, simulations, and analyze large data sets.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Advanced ability to define problems, synthesize information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Decision making: Demonstrated ability to select appropriate action in a changing environment.
• Conflict resolution: Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.
• Negotiation: Ability to listen, develop alternatives, and help stakeholders reach agreement.
• Communication: Intermediate written, oral, and listening skills.
• Presentation: Intermediate ability to prepare effective presentations and basic ability to deliver them to small groups.
• Personal effectiveness: Advanced ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage time.
• Interpersonal: Intermediate ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate.
• Professionalism: Intermediate ability to handle difficult, confidential issues with fairness and discretion.
• Team collaboration: Intermediate ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Internal and external relationships: Basic ability to develop positive relationships with company leadership and community and government leaders.
• Must possess a Hawaii driver’s license and meet standards for frequent/required driving positions as required.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and forecasting systems and capital project budgets; at least 3 years in budgeting and financial forecasting in a utility environment preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with computers, information systems, and software applications (MS Project, Excel).
• 3–5 years of analytical experience, preferably with data and/or projects.
• 1+ year of experience using project‑management techniques.

Position Details

• Role: Professional
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Pearl City – Oahu
• Hiring Range: $79,600.00 to $101,600.00

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the application process should be communicated to the HR Service Center at (808) 543‑4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy‑related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. For more information, email [e-mail].