Project Analyst Job in Walnut Creek 94598, California Us

We are Frontline Energy Services – a premiere provider of specialty services to the underground utility industry and one of the fastest growing companies in the Western United States. Our foundation of integrity and industry experience, combined with our commitment to providing value for our customers while improving their operations, places us on the forefront of our industry.

 

We are currently adding new members to our team and are seeking skilled individuals at all phases of their career. If you do not possess all of the skills we desire but are on your way…we will assist and train the right candidates.

 

We are seeking Business Controls Analysts

 

Position Summary

 

The position requires a thorough understanding of project cost and schedule controls and project management methodologies, strong computer skills, and enhanced verbal and written communication skills.  The position provides project oversight, control and analysis for capital and expense improvement projects, while providing support simultaneously to multiple projects.  Employee will work independently with general direction and applies judgment to set priorities and complete tasks.

 

Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Position responsibilities include assisting project leads (Project Managers and Project Engineers) with management and successful completion of projects, on time and within budget, and assisting supervisors and managers through analysis and reporting on projects and programs. Job duties may vary by assignment but demand more in depth skill and knowledge, involve more complex projects and analysis and greater autonomy as skill and experience develop. Duties for PC Analysts are completed under general direction from project leads and supervisors; complexity and autonomy of assignments increase as an employee gains more experience and expertise. In addition, job duties include, but are not limited to:

 

·                Assist project leads as needed to obtain management approval of projects and budgets, including independently drafting and developing project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, project justification, and other supporting documents with some direction from project lead and other team members.

 

·                Efficiently and accurately perform monitoring and analysis functions for the various projects. Work in collaboration with project leads and project teams to develop and maintain project schedules and monitor cost status and forecasts. Analyze schedule start and duration variances. Perform targeted SAP queries to extract financial performance data.

 

·                Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.

 

·                Analyze and trend cost and schedule variances against authorized and budgeted cost plans. Alert team when corrective actions are needed, including anticipating future problems based on trends. Provide project leads and project team members with status information and milestone updates

 

·                Independently prepare and maintain project status reports, programmatic spreadsheets, project database updates and various management communication reports (in coordination with project lead). Recommends and implements improvements to these systems.

 

·                Assist project leads with coordination and documentation of project kickoff meetings, walk downs, lessons learned meetings, and design review meetings.  Occasionally stand in for project lead when he or she is not available.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum:

·         A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, a scientific discipline, economics, finance or business administration or similar field or minimum of 3 years of applicable work experience (such as in accounting, construction management, project scheduling or controls) with responsibilities similar to those required for this classification is acceptable in lieu of formal education.

·         Demonstrates strong proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to communicate a variety of topics effectively; and utilize a variety of styles in order to connect with the intended audience; able to present moderately complex project information in informal and formal group settings; promotes greater understanding by providing background information and rational analysis

·         Ability to facilitate routine project meetings walk downs.

·         Demonstrated track record of identifying process improvements, and taking ownership of problems and their solutions.

·         Applies sound judgment, forward thinking, takes initiative, and acts as a team player when performing job function

 

 

Desired:

 

·         Experience with SAP software

 

Compensation

DOE

 

Equal Employment Opportunity, M/F/D/V