Job Description

Description:

Actual Job Title: Sr. Analyst New Business Projects

Primary Focus

The Sr. Analyst New Business Projects is responsible for providing a broad range of basic to complex project coordination to the Regional Construction team with limited supervision.

Responsiblities:

• Coordinate for New Business projects, while developing strong, positive relationships with external organizations such as developers, builders, HVACs, property owners, utilities, engineering firms, consultants, Municipal engineering/planning, agencies, etc.

• Liaise with internal departments on the planning of specific projects (e.g. Attachment Centers, Centralized and District Mapping, Utility Services Planners, Lands, Distribution Planning, Residential and Commercial Account Managers, Alliance Partners etc.)

• Assist Commercial Services through the attachment process.

• Provide district reports as required; utilize and act on relevant Customer Attachment Process measurement reports to advance continuous improvement both internally and externally.

• Maintain understanding of residential marketing programs and the ability to support as required (e.g. construction heat - not required to deliver the marketing program but in dealings with builders should promote the option).

• Understand local market conditions; provide feedback for and support the annual customer attachment forecast process and capital budget.

• District lead for customer escalation re: attachment issues (e.g. incorrect meter locations, insufficient or illegible information on customer requests etc.) and ensures resolution in an efficient and timely manner.

• Adhere to New Business Policy for New Business Projects.

• Complete and/or coordinate detailed pre-planning design, pre-construction review, and alternative investigations of Projects.

• Ensure that main extension projects meet required profitability index (PI).

• Work closely with the Construction Superintendent to effectively plan and manage the scheduling of new business projects

• Work closely with Construction Superintendent to assess scope changes and provide closure to invoice resolutions and variance reporting of Projects.

• Interact with external organizations and internal departments to resolve any utility conflicts using a cost avoidance approach

• Maintain and manage the capital tracking system for scheduling and financial analysis.

• University degree or related construction or operational training and/or experience.

• 2-4 years of previous related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid full G driver's license required.

• Ability to think analytically and perform detailed analysis.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects to defined timelines.

• Must be computer literate (proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications, SAP).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; strong interpersonal skills required.

• Knowledge of pipeline construction techniques and field surveying preferred.

• Experience in customer surveying and computer pricing models preferred.

• Business Planning and Project Management skills preferred.

• Knowledge of customer attachment processes and procedures preferred