Analyst, Project

Please Note: While this role is posted for Joplin, MO, this individual is able to sit out of any Southern Star location.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and reporting data to support capital execution and budget expenditures using applicable analytic applications. Employee will work directly with Project Delivery team members and other functional groups to coordinate project deliverables, resolve project obstacles, and perform diversified tasks to ensure timely completion of milestones. This position will require leadership, time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills along with the ability to follow industry related regulations and policies under limited supervision.

Company Overview

Since 1904, Southern Star

has proudly served as a reliable natural gas transporter to America’s heartland. Southern Star is an innovative, customer-oriented company committed to collaboration in all parts of our business. With over a century of trusted service, we continue to prioritize what sets us apart—our people.

At Southern Star, you’ll find a workplace where your growth matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions are recognized. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next big step in your career, Southern Star is the employer of choice where you can make a meaningful impact.

Will you be the next talented individual to join our team?

Benefits Overview

We believe great work deserves great rewards. In exchange for your passion and expertise, we provide a benefits package that supports your well-being and growth in all aspects of life.

- Medical

- Vision

- Dental

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- Dependent Life Insurance

- Flexible Spending Account

- Wellness Programs

- Service Awards

- Educational Reimbursement

- Fitness Reimbursement

- Holidays

- Paid Time Off

- Parental & Maternity Leave

- 401K

Responsibilities

- Providing analytical support and administrative services for capital construction projects to ensure compliance and safety requirements

- Assists, supports, and maintains a cooperative working relationship with Project Managers

- Forecasts capital projects, updates estimates and reviews spending schedules

- Conducts weekly cost analysis

- Evaluates actuals and projects future expenses

- Monitors, analyzes, and reports project cost variances

- Analyzes reports and invoices for accuracy

- Participates in bid solicitation, evaluation, and award

- Creates quarterly accruals

- Monitors purchase order deliverables

- Reviews, reconciles, and reports project surplus material

- Initiates project setup, monitors, and updates project status timely and accurately

- Requisitions, audits, and enters receipts for all project material

- Reviews all project documents, creates job books, and coordinates exchange of data with Material Specialists

- Manages the exchange of material with internal functional groups, vendors, contractors, company inspectors, and any personnel responsible for storing and physically receiving project material

- Audits and reconciles project documents to meet technical closing and unitization standards

- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

- Entry level to 1-2 years of relevant work experience

- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to effectively prioritize task with frequent interruptions

- Strong at budgeting, forecasting, and performing complex analytical tasks

- Ability to use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerBi, and SharePoint

- Ability to navigate and learn the company’s financial system

- Ability to work extended hours without notice to handle project emergencies or deadlines

- Ability to travel on occasion to job sites, team meetings, and construction kickoff meetings

Preferred Qualifications

- Major in business related field such as finance, accounting, or economics

- Experience with forecasting capital projects

- Experience with Oracle and PowerPlan

- Experience in the natural gas industry

Other Requirements

- Valid driver’s license and insurability

- Ability to work cooperatively with other functional teams across the organization

License and Insurability

A valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy are required.