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Hawaiian Electric · 7 hours ago

Project Analyst - Oahu

Hawaii, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Hawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services to the majority of Hawaii's residents. They are seeking a Project Analyst to develop financial forecasts, monitor projects, and prepare reports to assist engineers in managing capital expenditures and project-related activities.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Responsibilities

Develops consistent capital expenditure financial forecasts and reports among engineers tri-company

Monitors projects, communicates with engineers and updates project schedules, budget files and reports

Develops and prepares project-related information, reports, and analyses to assist and support engineers

Performs project and program work order closing activities

Manages work orders under Division programs to ensure timely closing and to cancel and transfer costs of inactive requests

Manages exception reports with engineers

Develops metrics, analyses and reporting to measure performance and provide the leadership team information to manage the Division

Works with Division staff to develop and document project financial related processes and procedures

Compiles and reports data for special reports, SOX compliance, audit requests and continuous improvement events

Responsible for billing and reconciling project payments from developers/ customers

Prepares reconciliation and subsidiary reports to ensure accurate and timely refund of developer’s/customer’s advance payments

Coordinates and audits billings for governmental agencies of In-Kind Contributions-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC)

Compiles and prepares accounting entries for In-Kind CIAC

Supports non-design customer requests by preparing standardized estimates, sending proposal letters and creating and issuing work orders to operations

Assist engineers with preparing RFP bids for routine contracted construction work

Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned

Understands the Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company

Qualification

ExcelMS ProjectAccounting principlesAnalytical skillsProject managementProfessionalismCommunicationTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingInterpersonal skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as: Excel spreadsheets including pivot tables, MS Word, MS Project, Power Point, MS Access, etc

Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting, including general ledger, cost accounting and capital budgeting systems normally acquired though college level courses or significant equivalent experience

Accounting treatment (capital, expense, clearing, PEWON, CWIP, plant addition)

Working knowledge of Company and department financial policies and procedures, particularly as applicable in the context of program and project procedures, processes and authorizations

Familiar with project hierarchy and code block formats

Thorough knowledge of critical path scheduling using MS Project is desirable

Thorough knowledge of Company forecasting, reporting and enterprise work management/finance software applications, and has the ability to comfortably navigate through various screens and reports

Basic understanding of the following: Engineering and construction practices, Facilities siting and permitting process, Electric transmission, substations, and distribution systems, Utility operations, Utility regulation

General knowledge of project management principals, and engineering and construction practices of transmission and distribution and/or generation projects

Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence

Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment

Significant experience or training with personal computers and related software applications such as project scheduling/management, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc

Advanced ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations

Ability to understand and accurately define problems, analyze and synthesize information, identify and evaluate solution options, and render sound decisions

Strong ability to select a course of action among several options

Ability to be a self-starter with little direction

Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills

Intermediate ability to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely

Advanced ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage time and work to complete tasks and meet deadlines, while handling multiple assignments and remaining flexible and adapting to changing priorities

Strong ability to relate to and interact with other people to reach objectives

Strong ability to handle difficult, confrontational, sensitive, and/or confidential issues and information with tact, courtesy, discretion, respect, and fairness

Strong ability to function effectively in a team environment and contribute to team process and decision-making

Strong ability to develop/maintain strong, positive relationships with Company leadership and management as well as leaders and members of the community and government

Several years (3-5) experience in accounting and forecasting systems and capital project budgets

Several years (3-5) of experience or demonstrated ability with computers, information systems, and software applications including MS Project and Excel

Several years (3-5) of analytical experience or demonstrated ability preferably with data and/or projects

Few years (1-3) of experience utilizing project management techniques

Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy