Capital Projects Administrator
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
Purpose
Under general supervision or direction, this position is responsible for providing support for the administration and planning processes for capital improvements.
Support may include data extraction, analysis, budgeting, tracking, rate case, approvals and documentation for capital budgets and expenditures for the electric regulated utility operations in the State of California.
Accountabilities
- Provides support and administrative services for all aspects of capital expenditures including budgeting, expenditure tracking, rate cases, job creation, approvals, fixed assets, retirements and project documentation.
- Assists in planning and coordinating the annual capital budget by working closely with staff and compiling pertinent data to assist staff in making sound decisions with appropriate documentation.
- Assists in reviewing and circulating capital project expenditure requests from departments for approval by upper management.
- Conducts analysis and prepares reports as needed by staff and management including data extraction in support of things such as rate cases and reporting requirements.
- Crafts, updates, and documents capital budget and expenditures along with year-end projections.
- Organizes and maintains project documentation and approvals in a timely manner.
- Assists in documenting and updating the standardized processes for capital administration, and helps assure that company policy and SOX compliance is being followed.
- Works closely with the Finance Department on all capital related issues and helps to assure that there is effective interdepartmental workflow coordination.
- Supports Company activities from other business units.
- Performs various other duties as may be assigned by designated staff.
Education and Experience
- Associates or Bachelor s degree in Construction Administration, Accounting or a related field or a minimum of three years of technical experience with a utility or other related field.
- Working knowledge of accounting, project management and construction management practices.
- Experience with plant accounting, construction administration and fixed assets for an investor owned utility is highly preferred.
- Have a proven understanding of operational needs of an investor-owned utility and California Public Utilities Commission regulatory guidelines.
- Advanced skills in word processing and spreadsheet software are required.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products is preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with internal and external customers under normal and adverse conditions are required.
- Possess effective interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Meet established goals and deadlines with minimal direction.
- Demonstrate a highly developed sense of responsibility and outstanding interpersonal and technical skills that are commensurate with years of experience.
- Exercise independent judgment, discretion, finesse, professionalism, and tact in all areas of work including matters of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
- Must have good organizational, problem-solving, and math skills along with being proactive.
- Able to work independently and function in a team environment.
- Be available to work outside normal work hours if needed, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record, drive company vehicles and be available for business travel.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion1 of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions.
Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America.
And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
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With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our Think Global, Act Local business model.
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking, including free electrical charging
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success.
We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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