What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Analyst - Capital position at UGI Utilities, Inc?
Project Analyst - Capital
Date: Apr 3, 2025
Location: Lancaster, PA, United States, 19611
Company: UGI Corporation
Requisition Number: 26057
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Job Summary
The Project Analyst is responsible for project controls tasks and deliverables related to Replacement and Betterment (R&B) and Growth capital projects. The Project Analyst supports project managers and other stakeholders throughout projects in areas of estimating, cost tracking, scheduling, variance analysis, resource planning, document management, closeout processes, administrative functions, and other pertinent project information.
**This hybrid position is 3 days a week in the office, which is in Lancaster, PA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate capital budget input and estimating within Power Plan with minimal oversight supervision. Support engineering with budget coordination responsibilities as project is moving through technical approval process. Coordinate and support financial estimation process with engineering. Offer support and input as estimates are finalized. Communicate Power Plan financial estimate to engineering. Update Power Plan as project moves through estimating and financial approval.
- Create, maintain, and own assigned areas MS Project schedule with minimal oversight supervision. Schedule will contain all coordinated work, LTIIP and relocate work to be completed in current and future planned years. Power Plan project information, contractor, crew information and foreman along with project dates will be contained and maintained in the schedule. Analyst will participate in coordinated construction and engineering meetings, analyze scheduling impacts and risks, and communicate to project stakeholders the schedule and any possible issues with planned work according to the schedule.
- Monitor and analyze project financials post authorization through construction and paving activities. Update Power Plan in accordance to project schedule and reforecasting by analyzing project spend. Lead monthly LTIIP portfolio update meetings with company stakeholders. As project nears overage where reauthorization is needed, communicate to stakeholders that project is nearing or above reauthorization threshold.
- Update Power Plan as necessary when project achieves in-service. Ensure project completion notice is completed and posted within Power Plan (Support ADC changes to process as they arise).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail.
- Financial/accounting acumen; ability to analyze project data, identify key information, and present findings to team members.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Projects, etc.); ability to learn and become proficient with company-specific software/programs.
- Ability to build strong relationships and develop trust; collaborative, team-focused, and service-oriented.
- Strong communication skills; communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/analytics preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in gas, electric utility/pipeline/transmission; 3-5 years of experience in financial/accounting analysis.
- PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) (or other certifications in cost management and/or project controls) preferred.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; MS Project preferred.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
- disability plans
- 401(k) matched savings plan
- paid vacation
- company stock purchase program
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parental leave
- paid volunteer time
- adoption assistance
UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and E-Verify Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
