Project Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Analystfor a direct placement assignment with one of our premier Utility Services clients in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities :

• Provide SR level expertise and leadership to the development of cost estimating & cost control functions for the department Big Bend Dismantlement & Fuel Resiliency projects.
• Project control systems & procedures for the entire capital & O&M cost & sched.
• Has direct responsibility to report and forecast the cost of projects for the department's Big Bend Dismantlement and Fuel Resiliency projects.
• Develops cash flows for these major projects and works directly with project team members to support the overall project cost initiatives to insure these large major multiyear projects overall forecasts are within the current year approved Corporate (10K) plan.
• Manage the development and maintenance of cost and planning/scheduling control systems and procedures for these projects.
• Provide detailed analysis of financial information, recommend, and implement strategies to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Keep the department Directors and Managers, ES financial team and station management informed on the cost and schedule status of assigned projects. Perform other tasks assigned by the department supervisory personnel.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, financial models, and studies of the specific projects for senior management review and approval.
• Provide training for department team members with project control tools to effectively manage cost and schedule components of individual projects.
• Manage the accounting accrual process to ensure ES locations have the correct information to support the overall ES forecast and cost tracking process for the business plan year.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures are in place and observed to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Ensure that adequate project controls procedures are in place to satisfy audit, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage on time property records documentation and ensure reporting is consistent with TEC Plant Accounting requirements for major capital projects.
• Ensure that proper resource loading and Critical Path Method Scheduling methods are used and make recommendations for schedule improvement and corrective actions.
• Develop and update project schedules and perform risk analysis throughout the duration of major projects.
• Maintain the PowerPlant System for all Funding Projects.
• Monitor and adjust in-service and estimated completion dates for all Funding Projects and Work Orders.
• Ensure projects are ready for accounting completion within 90 days of going in-service.
• Includes verifying that all work orders are in a completed status and all payroll, invoices, and material discrepancies have been finalized.
• Provides indirect supervision to project controls personnel from consulting engineering firms and construction contractors.
• Key Internal Relationships: Frequent contact with Vice-President, directors, managers, supervisors, planners, engineering, major contract and budgeting groups, in addition to many other firm groups which include, but are not limited to, interactions with general accounting, treasury, information services and regulatory. Occasional contact with company executives.
• Key External Relationships: Frequent contact with Engineering and Construction contractors, government agencies, and auditors.
• Handle multiple duties and responsibilities and be accountable for those actions.
• Overtime work may be required.
• Travel out of town may be required but limited.
• Must be able to work in power plant locations.
• Job Related Leadership Competencies:
  • Safety Health & the Environment
  • Develops People and Teams
  • Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
  • Cultivates and Embraces Change
  • Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 12 yrs work related experience or 8 yrs with a 4 year degree following areas: Planning and Scheduling (CPM), Contract Admin, Cost Control, Cash Flow Forecasting, Project Budgeting. Preferred expr in industrial construction company.
• Senior level knowledge of project controls concepts and systems.
• Demonstrated capability in managing complex programs, departmental and project budgets and forecasts.
• Must be strong communicator and facilitator within TEC departments and support groups in the cost accounting area.
• Handle multiple duties and responsibilities and be accountable for those actions.
• Understand the working details of TEC accounting, work management and procurement systems, Engineering and Construction cost and schedule control systems, corporate accounting and regulatory requirements and departmental interfaces for projects of all sizes.
• A solid understanding of the PowerPlant Accounting System, project control systems, SAP, WorkPRO, WorkMAN, and other TEC systems, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability with Access is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Contract Management or associated discipline.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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