Project Planning Analyst Associate - Project Management Design Services

Summary

The Project Planning Analyst is responsible for the planning, tracking, and analysis of requests to achieve organizational goals, as well as compiling and reporting project data on a regular basis. Analyzes and tracks project data to improve project management and construction processes and efficiencies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, analyzing, and monitoring project activities to achieve corporate goals.
• Effectively communicates with external and internal personnel to ascertain customer needs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and coordinates various projects and is able to provide pertinent information upon request.
• Develops and maintains a system to track pre-construction activities and develop visibility of this information.
• Effectively evaluates project scope for efficient assignment to a Project Manager.
• Assists with project tracking and achieving performance metrics.
• Actively participates in meetings with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and other work groups, with the ability to provide project information when needed.
• Makes recommendations for and assists in the development of new processes and system improvements that enhance visibility to improve the Project Management Design Services (PMDS) organization.
• Interacts effectively and in a collaborative environment with Distribution Engineering & Design, Major Construction, District representatives, and all other internal work groups.
• Works as a team member for serve new projects, including reviewing, organizing, and submitting customer load data.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job, as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• College degree in a related field is encouraged.
• 1+ year of experience in data analytics, project tracking, and project management is required.
• Experience in Utility Design and/or Distribution Operations is encouraged.

Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, Distribution Information System (DIS), Work Management Information System (WMIS), Partner, and Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) preferred.
• Ability to provide project tracking, including load data gathering.
• Ability to analyze data to provide actionable information.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to learn new methods, techniques, and software as needed to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to perform long-range planning of projects.
• Promotes and actively participates in safe work practices.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts in individual or group situations.
• Ability to establish trust, exhibit commitment, and build and maintain relationships to achieve goals.
• Ability to assist in the creation and delivery of presentations and informative reports.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to keep appropriate parties informed.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Measures of Success

• Successfully gathers, tracks, and communicates project status to all parties involved.
• Successfully assists with forecasting and planning of programs/projects.
• Assists with providing accurate and informative reports.
• Demonstrates successful communication and relationship-building across multiple organizations.