Project Controls Analyst III

GCI's Project Controls Analyst III provides project support to Technology Solutions project management including but not limited to cost controls, asset management, risk analysis, change management, and performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:

Cost Controls:

Assist in the preparation of cost-benefit analyses and business cases.

Asset Management:

Resolve outstanding construction-in-progress and excess materials with Project Team, Capital Accounting, and Demand Planning.

Risk Analysis

Conduct regular risk assessments with the Project Team, assisting with quantifying risk cost and schedule impact and developing mitigation strategies.

Change Management

Assist Project Team with quantifying change cost and schedule impact.

Performance Monitoring, Analysis, & Reporting

COMPETENCIES:

+ Self-motivated with the desire to continually grow and excel. + Ability to use strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business units across the company. + Excellent verbal and written communication + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization, vendors, internal and external customers. + Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing information. + Flexible and able to prioritize tasks and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. + Ability to analyze and problem solve situations, leading to best solutions. + Strong computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., MS Project, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint) to complete job duties effectively and support all end users. + Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining sequel databases. + Working knowledge of project budgeting and scheduling. General telephony network knowledge which may include switching, microwave, satellite, fiber transmission technologies or a related field.

Additional Job Requirements:

This is an advanced level position requiring the ability to perform complex and diverse duties under

deadlines and operating constraints. Capable of performing the role of “Project Controls Analyst” for large projects and project portfolios. Requires ability to perform development and implementation of projects, programs, and procedures of general organizational impact. Must have the experience to provide functional/technical guidance to lower-level staff while fostering teamwork within area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis*

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, industrial management/engineering or related field. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in relevant field; to include project cost controls, project scheduling, or project management.

Preferred:

Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Some weekend and holiday work may be required to meet deadlines and support remotely located personnel.

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to an immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Culture, Engagement, and Connection: At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.

EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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