Project Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the execution activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are maintained at all times during the project life cycle.
• Coordinate the design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple transmission line and substation projects in a geographic territory.
• Provide regular updates/communication status of projects to various stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze project expenditures to provide management with projected monthly, year-end, and total project costs.
• Identify needed tasks, milestones, and resource requirements for assigned projects.
• Balance cost constraints, schedules, environmental requirements, regulatory requirements, and community impacts with Transmission system requirements.
• Monitor and analyze progress on each project to identify and negotiate changes with internal and external parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• PE Certification a plus.
• PMP or other PM Certification a plus.
• Transmission Project Management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management principles and techniques, including the Gated Process.
• Transmission and Distribution experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements, and regulations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including familiarity with the Gated Process.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, engaging others, influencing others, building coalitions, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets, and provide accurate budget projections.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

Pay

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

Schedule

Approximately 25% travel will be required for this role, and the position is full-time.