Project Developer Analyst

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P YW GENERATION PROJECT DEV Department of the P GENERATION PROJECT DEV Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides support to Project Developers, including accurate and timely analysis of major project and program performance against approved budgets and milestones; monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; and maintaining project documentation (e.g., tracking questions and responses, cost variances, presentations, reports, routine updates, meeting participation and minutes, regulatory filings, and permitting status). Develops dashboards and supports project-progress presentations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Project/Program Initiating and Planning: Supports Project Developers with major project/program initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout activities. Configures and maintains project/program information and management systems, including development of project/program plans (e.g., work breakdown structure in SAP, schedule, budget in UI Planner), establishment of orders, risk analysis, communication matrix, and other work-management system interfaces.
• Company, Regulatory, and External Approvals: Develops and prepares project information, reports, analyses, and presentations to support: (1) company authorizations for expenditures (engineering, materials, and construction); (2) Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approvals for project/program work, as required; (3) rate-case approvals, as required; and (4) coordination with Regulatory Affairs, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals and permits. Develops and documents PUC procedures; provides assistance and training to Project Developers and team members. Assists with preparing and analyzing PUC applications and project cost reports. Helps ensure Project Managers comply with PUC reporting requirements and investigates and reports variances for PUC-regulated projects.  Compiles, calculates, and facilitates revenue requirement inputs for projects as needed for Self Build proposals, GO7 Application and EPRM filings. 
• Project External Relations and Communications: Develops and prepares project information, reports, analyses, and presentations to support engagement with community groups, neighborhood boards, media, other utilities and private companies, government agencies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC. Supports dissemination of information, issue resolution, and preparation of testimony and presentations for public meetings and regulatory hearings, as needed.
• Project/Program Controlling: Develops, automates, generates, monitors, and analyzes project cost and progress information and reports to support management of project budgets and schedules and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. Tracks status of design, permits, materials, and construction, and follows up with leads to support on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Helps ensure project costs are posted promptly and accurately. Maintains timely and accurate updates in UI Planner and SAP to support reporting and analysis. Provides user training on creating organization or project budgets in UI Planner and on accessing and interpreting management reports (including via SAP and related budgeting/accounting databases). Serves as a subject-matter resource for tools and information supporting operating and capital budgets.
• Project/Program Closing: Supports completion of contractual and administrative closeouts, including project acceptance/signoffs, drawing and record updates, procurement audits/reconciliation, performance and lessons-learned reviews, resource and project team release, and accounting closeout of the project and associated work orders.
• Project Forecasting and Budget Maintenance: Prepares, coordinates, analyzes, and monitors Hawaiian Electric’s and its subsidiaries’ revenues, expenses, financing, taxes, and capital expenditures, including updates and management reporting. Prepares presentation materials for senior management. Recommends and implements methodologies, standards, and controls for the Company’s planning and budgeting processes.  Analyzes capital-expenditure and division information needs of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., department managers, project managers, engineers, Board of Directors, the PUC, legislators). Develops and delivers ad hoc reports and data access using budgeting and accounting databases and other sources. Maintains a high level of knowledge of budgeting and utility-accounting concepts and serves as an expert resource for the Company. Maintains the Company’s management reporting system and recommends improvements to related policies and procedures.  Prepares, coordinates, and analyzes long-range financing estimates for the annual financing plan, including materials for security analysts and financing applications.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, MS Project, Pillar/UI Planner).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Thorough knowledge of planning and budgeting concepts and forecasting principles.
• Thorough knowledge of utility accounting, finance, cost accounting, and ratemaking principles.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of matrix project-management systems and critical-path scheduling (MS Project preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of PUC application and reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of tax accounting and data-processing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of engineering, project management, and planning practices (T&D and generation).
• Ability to learn and develop working knowledge of project management principles, Earned Value (EV) analysis, and utility information systems.
• Ability to learn and develop a general understanding of city and state permitting processes; land use and rights and associated regulatory/social/public-affairs processes; electric transmission, substations, and distribution systems; utility operations and regulation; and best practices for achieving a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Computer: Advanced proficiency with personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related applications (e.g., project scheduling/management, spreadsheets, databases, word processing).
• Analytical: Advanced ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, simulations, and to analyze large data sets for diverse audiences.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Advanced ability to define problems, analyze and synthesize information, evaluate solution options, and make sound decisions; able to work effectively with incomplete, inconsistent, or conflicting information.
• Decision making: Demonstrated ability to select appropriate courses of action in a changing environment; able to manage rapidly changing priorities and handle sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
• Conflict resolution: Ability to use communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts; adaptable in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.
• Negotiation: Ability to listen, develop alternatives, and help stakeholders reach agreement.
• Communication: Intermediate written, oral, and listening skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Presentation: Intermediate ability to prepare effective presentations and basic ability to deliver presentations to small groups.
• Personal effectiveness: Advanced ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage time; able to handle multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interpersonal: Intermediate ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate toward shared objectives.
• Professionalism: Intermediate ability to handle difficult, confrontational, sensitive, and/or confidential issues with respect, fairness, tact, and discretion.
• Team collaboration: Intermediate ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and to team decision-making.
• Internal and external relationships: Basic ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with Company leadership and management, as well as community and government leaders.
• Must have, or be able to qualify for, a State of Hawaiʻi driver’s license and meet the standards for frequent/required driving positions in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy (as amended periodically to meet business and safety objectives).

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and forecasting systems and capital project budgets; at least 3 years in budgeting and financial forecasting in a utility environment preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience or demonstrated ability with computers, information systems, and software applications, including MS Project and Excel.
• 3–5 years of analytical experience or demonstrated ability, preferably with data and/or projects.
• 1+ year of experience using project management techniques.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Pearl City – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Project Developer Analyst [Req ID 10551] position is $79,600.00 to $101,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.