Project Analyst

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Description

Are you meticulous with details and supporting complex projects? Fehr Graham is looking for a Project Analyst who can blend financial acuity with administrative duties to ensure operational excellence. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys making a difference with project outcomes and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 
   What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, like: 

• Professional growth. This role blends financial acumen with project management.
• Competitive compensation. We have competitive salaries and a full benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and generous paid time off. 
• Supportive environment. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and committed to personal and professional success 

Where you’ll work
This position is based in our Rockford, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth. 
What you’ll do
As a Project Analyst, you’ll drive the successful completion of projects by handling key financial and administrative tasks. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Contract management. Oversee all aspects of contract administration for assigned projects, including tracking, maintaining and modifying contracts. 
• Project Setup. Initiate project setup in Deltek Vantagepoint, configuring work breakdown structures, budgets, billing terms and contract details.
• Progress monitoring. Keep tabs on project timelines and budgets, update project management software and provide critical data to Project Managers to ensure profitability. 
• Financial analysis. Conduct detailed financial analyses, report findings, and adjust project budgets to maintain revenue and cost targets. 
• Billing coordination. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement billing formats that meet their needs and optimize billing efficiency. 
• Invoice management. Generate and issue invoices in line with contract terms, track receivables and manage collections timely. 
• Subcontractor liaison. Work with subcontractors to synchronize billing procedures with prime contract requirements to ensure smooth invoicing processes.

 What it takes Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, General Business, Accounting or a related field with three years of related professional experience. You may substitute education with experience in some cases. You should have solid computer skills with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook. Deltek Vision or VantagePoint experience is a huge plus. Ideally, you’ll also: 

• Be a detail-oriented problem solver with strong critical thinking skills.
• Have strong organizational skills, writing, and communication skills.
• Have experience working with a construction or engineering firm.
• Be familiar with % completion revenue recognition. 
• Have a passion for supporting others and working on a team.  

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.  

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic