Role Description

Engineering > Project Analyst

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77810.0000 99450.0000 127110.0000

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Short Description:

Project analysts help drive a project from start to finish by coordinating information, providing support through data analysis, and contributing to overall strategy and performance evaluation. They are responsible for project documentation and monitoring. Because of their detailed view of the project, they play an important role in both internal and external communication.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Contributing to project planning, budgeting and overall strategy.
  • Conducting and presenting a feasibility analysis for proposed projects.
  • Establishing key performance indicators.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the overall project.
  • Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performance.
  • Identifying problems and shortfalls and proposing solutions.
  • Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
  • Preparing, reviewing and maintaining project documentation and reports.
  • Maintaining project contracts and financials.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Degree in business, administration, or a related field required.
  • Knowledgeable in all phases of the project management life cycle.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software programs.
  • Experience with stakeholder and financial management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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