Project Analyst I-Engineering

Job Summary

The Project Analyst-I (PA-I) is responsible for project controls tasks, administrative tasks and deliverables related to the Capital Program Management.  The PA-I supports engineers, project managers, project analysts and other stakeholders throughout projects in areas of budget coordinator, outside service and material obtainment, document management, closeout processes, administrative functions, and other pertinent project information.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Update the DOJM and PowerPlan systems (and others) with current CAPEX project information.  Assist Engineers with SAP/Power Plan administrative tasks.  Enter necessary information into the respective work order management and financial tracking systems.  Utilize PowerPlan to prepare forecasts for projects.
• Provide design support to the engineering team by assisting to collect and analyze preliminary design documentation during project scoping.  Support engineers with the preparation and assembly of project authorization documents.  Assist with the development of technical and financial project documents, in conjunction with the respective engineers, for project authorizations.  Arrange documents required for project funding as appropriate, modify project forecasts and area blanket budgets.  Develop document routing for authorization.  Monitor and expedite project approval, as necessary.  Obtain respective pre and post approval project numbers.  Assist or complete necessary project cost transfers.  As necessary, analyze and appropriately respond to 3rd party design one call requests.
• Collect and review project field documentation for correctness and completeness.  Develop, complete, and route project close out documentation.  Assist in the mediation of meetings between engineering, operations, contractor, and project management personnel to update and address project documentation deficiencies.  Assist with managing the GIS Deficiency Log to coordinate and ensure items are corrected and removed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts for CAPEX.  Assemble all project information from the engineers and load into PowerPlan.  Update CAPEX forecast monthly as actuals become available.  Work with the Capital Planning/Engineering/Operation groups for any changes to the projects in the budget. 
• In coordination with the engineer, assist in the development of documents for materials, construction or professional service obtainment, and permitting.  Procure the necessary plans and specifications to support the respective obtainment.  Perform the necessary tasks to notify, award and authorize.
• Complete all other work assignments and special projects as directed by the Sr Manager/Manager Area Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent skills in work process flow with associated internal administrative processes and procedures.
• Aptitude in learning the processes and procedures associated with design and construction of natural gas facilities.  
• Aptitude in learning new computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and the Company Mainframe and SAP computer systems.
• Familiarity with office workflow procedures.
• Ability to build strong relationships and develop trust; collaborative, team-focused, and service-oriented.
• Strong communication skills; communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in gas utility/pipeline/transmission operations/accounting.